Artist Joseph
A. Lopez
Woodscapes
Statement
"Even
though my life has not been one of a typical artist, I have never stopped
sketching the world and ideas around me and I will always be an impossible
dreamer looking for the beauty that surrounds us every day. I have been accused of always needing a new
form of artistic expression, but I can’t think of any other way to get to know
myself better. 
If
I had been surrounded by only art, I never would have learned where to find it.
A large portion of my early life was
dedicated to a school with the sole purpose of turning ski racers into
Olympians. Injury was a constant companion
and I found a love of music (in the form of a guitar) that helped me pass the
time and subdue my latent creative thirst.
Continuing on with my education at Boston College, I was exposed to a
wealth of new experiences and interests, but as my BA in Economics will tell
you, not many of those things were of artistic descent. The piano, did however, sneak it’s way into
my life one summer. After college, I
began a career in Design and Sales of Point of Purchase displays, which I still
do to this day. 
I
have always loved painting, but I must confess that the idea for my Woodscapes
came to me because I was having a hard time finding a birthday present for my
father. I’m so glad that I decided to
make him something instead.
I
like my style to be free-form and bold.
Rather than using reference material, I like to use the character and
qualities of the wood as a guide towards my final vision. Wood is a very challenging medium to work
with, but when used properly, it can make the art for you.
Carpentry
and art seem like such an unlikely pairing.
On the surface they sit on opposing sides of the spectrum: one side
favoring rigid adherence and the other emotional release, the age-old battle of
form versus function. It is the
balancing of that ideal that makes this form of art such a great fit for me. My paintings are an expression of who I am as
an artist. My woodscapes are an
expression of my personality as a whole."
Opening Reception: July 3, 2015, 5 – 10pm
Show Dates: July 3 - August 2, 2016
For past, current, and future art exhibitions details, click here.
Show Dates: July 3 - August 2, 2016
For past, current, and future art exhibitions details, click here.
Green Wolf's Village Barn Shoppes
In the East Village of Skippack
4010 Skippack Pike (map)
Skippack, Pennsylvania 19474
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