ARTIST BIO
>>> RIVER REDWOOD (HE/HIM)
River Redwood is a visual artist located in Chicago, IL. River’s work explores themes of masculinity, voyeurism, and personal identity. River received a B.F.A. in digital photography from Arizona State University in 2024, and an M.F.A. in photography from Columbia College Chicago in 2026.
As a transsexual, River is interested in the desire the public has to see transsexuals and gain access to their experiences. River invites the viewer to be a voyeur by welcoming the viewer into his private world. Because River chooses to invite the viewer into his private, intimate moments, River assumes control of his story. River often collaborates with Daniel Howell, a visual artist located in Chicago, IL.
ARTIST STATEMENT
River Redwood’s photographic work explores themes of masculinity, voyeurism, and personal identity. Through exploring these themes, River invites the viewer in to become a voyeur and observe his private, intimate life. River uses his physical body as a tool to explore and convey his inner life. River is influenced by the works of Richard Renaldi, Pixie Lau, Robert Mapplethorpe and Yayoi Kusama. River is inspired by renaissance and impressionist art, by time-based performance pieces such as those by Cassils, and by his experience as a transsexual and gay person. River works with digital photography, video, and performance art.