In my paintings, the futuristic and the historic clash with current events and are represented with a sort of orchestral madness. The pictures serve as a visual short hand for broader topics that intersect in my mind. Taking inspiration from the way that dreams force our unconscious to confront our deepest fears, each picture weaves a seamless tapestry of visual references, styles, and symbols. The works suggest that these unconscious moments are a catalyst for change. Each painting possesses the dream-like quality of being both chaotic and orderly, yet they are driven by a sort of transcendent logic. I invite viewers to enter each colorful, theatrical piece for an open ended encounter with the beautiful, the emotional, and the strange.
“Of Intuition and Blindness”
09.04.19 — Joshua West
In my paintings, the futuristic and the historic clash with current events and are represented with a sort of orchestral madness. The pictures serve as a visual short hand for broader topics that intersect in my mind. Taking inspiration from the way that dreams force our unconscious to confront our deepest fears, each picture weaves a seamless tapestry of visual references, styles, and symbols. The works suggest that these unconscious moments are a catalyst for change. Each painting possesses the dream-like quality of being both chaotic and orderly, yet they are driven by a sort of transcendent logic. I invite viewers to enter each colorful, theatrical piece for an open ended encounter with the beautiful, the emotional, and the strange.