Gary Hill's Biography
Gary Hill (born 1951) is an American artist who has been exhibiting his work since the mid-1970s. He is best known for his pioneering use of video and time-based media installations, which he has been creating since the early 1980s. He has explored the relationships between language, technology, and perception in his works, often in ways that have been described as "philosophical". Hill has had solo exhibitions around the world, including the Venice Biennale and Documenta. He has also been the recipient of numerous awards, including the Rockefeller Foundation's Bellagio Center Artist Residency, the American Academy of Arts and Letters Award in Art, and the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences Webby Award. Hill is currently based in Seattle, Washington.