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I first met Joshua Petker over the interweb in 2008 (gasp! so long ago) for a little interview on The Citrus Report. Soon after, I moved to San Francisco just in time to meet him at The Shooting Gallery (that was actually my first time there- who knew I would work there a month later). No matter how much I stare at his paintings or even see them in the background of our inventory room, I never tire of them. In fact I love them more. And this is the true test of a painting: working everyday in a room surrounded by art, the honeymoon stage fades within a few weeks and the true gems emerge. The test of time says much about your connection to a piece.
Anyway, Joshua Petker. Sharp jawlines, happy colors, dark undertones, tons of emotion. Love em. These are paintings worth saving your bus money for (ride a bike!) and I have my heart set on one of these in my living room within 10 years (better start making scrill cuz I already ride a bike). So until he makes it back up to SF check out Between Butterflies at the esteemed Corey Helford Gallery on April 17th. Can’t wait to see what Josh has up his sleeve, hopefully lots of watercolors because they are quite something.
Scope JP’s website and twitter updates for more.
Oh, and of course I love his repeated use of unicorns. And older work:
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