Tony Oursler (b. 1957)

"John inspired me early on at a very important time in my life, but that inspiration continues. What is unique about John and his relationship to the arts, is not only does he make wonderful work, but he is one of the rare artists who transcends his own system, and becomes a kind of meta-inspirational character. It's not just that he makes great work, but his methodology and magic becomes the protagonist in other artists' studios, mine included."-Tony Oursler (Art BFA 79)