Mark Emerson Hamilton
A LITTLE ABOUT ME
Biography
Mark Hamilton (b. Brooklyn, NY) is a working artist & educator based in South Carolina. His fine art works have been exhibited internationally and are in both corporate and private collections. Mark Hamilton's work is published in over 50 international publications. Mark is a tenured Professor of Fine Arts at Winthrop University in Rock Hill, South Carolina. He attended Parsons School of Design (NYC) and the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Previous teaching assignments include the New School for Social Research and The School of Visual Arts (SVA) in New York City. Hamilton is a former recipient of the prestigious Renaissance Photo Prize (Best Image on Film), which is awarded annually in London.
ABOUT MY PROCESS
My Work
My work is about photographing what is felt rather than what is seen. I am interested in the departure from reality, a sparkle of beauty, a moment of grace, a slight gesture of the hand, the passion and inner struggles of the human experience.
Mark Emerson Hamilton (803) 323-9800 / hamiltonm@winthrop.edu