Joel tells about his show: “I grew up amongst a family of artists, with
my mother, father and grandfather all actively creating art throughout my
childhood. It was perhaps these influences that taught me to find beauty and
detail in ordinary places. Having grown up in Orange NSW, I was always inspired
by the extreme changes in colour and climate of the surrounding landscape. I
began painting at 14, mostly depicting these vibrant local landscapes.
In my recent artwork, I try to push the boundaries of traditional
realism and depict narratives through unusual perspectives. Since moving to the
coast to study, I have been fortunate enough to have a lot of free time to
travel and go on adventures, with my artwork often becoming a reflection of my
experiences. I don’t always seek ideas for artworks; rather they hit me all at
once and won’t leave me alone until put them down.
Creating artworks is my way of expressing feelings and experiences that
I cannot put to words. I don’t fully understand why I paint, but there’s
something immensely satisfying about putting the final touches and standing
back to see what you’ve created. The need to create art is best described by
William Faulkner, as “An artist is a creature driven by demons. He doesn't know
why they chose him and he's usually too busy to wonder why.”
Exhibition opens Friday 4 May at 6 pm - all welcome!
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