About Des Moines Iowa Artist Josh Sorrell
Bio:
Des Moines Iowa artist Josh Sorrell (1979) produces representational artwork altered by abstract elements. Using oil or charcoal as the preferred medium, Josh examines themes of personal and cultural significance while also attempting to draw a new perspective from accepted ideas. Subjects are often presented within a surreal atmosphere meant to strengthen its impact. This focus on combining both real and imaginary components allow the viewer to create their own unique interpretation.
Artist Statement:
I paint to explore human nature within our current social structures. The subjects of my work examine how our experiences affect our fragile identity.
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2020 Exhibits:
2020 – Des Moines Women’s Club Art Exhibition | Juried Exhibit | Hoyt Sherman Place | Des Moines, Iowa
2020 – All Media Exhibit | Juried Exhibit | Octagon Center For the Arts | Ames, Iowa
2020 – Group Show | Ankeny Art Center | Ankeny, Iowa
2019 Exhibits:
2019 – All Media Exhibit | Juried Exhibit | Octagon Center For the Arts | Ames, Iowa
2019 – “Movement” | Paint Pushers Group Show | Ankeny Art Center | Ankeny, Iowa
2019 – Des Moines Women’s Club Art Exhibition | Juried Exhibit | Hoyt Sherman Place | Des Moines, Iowa
2019 – “TransForm” | Two Person Show | Octagon Center For the Arts | Ames, Iowa
2019 – Sur-Real-Ism | Solo Show | Hannibal Arts Council | Hannibal, MO
2019 – Group Exhibit | Gallery 104 | Kirksville, Missouri
2019 – Iowa Exhibited XXXIV | Juried Exhibit | Heritage Gallery | Des Moines, Iowa
2018 Exhibits:
2018 – Greater Des Moines Exhibited XXV | Juried Exhibit | Heritage Gallery | Des Moines, Iowa
2018 – Paint Pushers Exhibit | Group Show | Heritage Gallery | Des Moines, Iowa
2018 – Iowa Exhibited XXXIII | Juried Exhibit | Heritage Gallery | Des Moines, Iowa
2018 – 50th Clay, Fiber, Paper, Glass, Metal, Wood | Juried Exhibit | Octogon Center For the Arts | Ames, Iowa
2018 – Des Moines Women’s Club Art Exhibition | Juried Exhibit | Hoyt Sherman Place | Des Moines, Iowa
2018 – Group Exhibit | Gallery 104 | Kirksville, Missouri
2017 Exhibits:
2017 – “Broken” | Two Person Show | Ankeny Art Center | Ankeny, Iowa
Awards:
2019 – Best of Show | All Media Juried Exhibit | Octagon Center For the Arts | Ames, Iowa
2019 – 2nd Place | Des Moines Women’s Club | Juried Exhibit | Hoyt Sherman Place | Des Moines, Iowa
2019 – People’s Choice | Des Moines Women’s Club | Juried Exhibit | Hoyt Sherman Place | Des Moines, Iowa
2018 – Merit Award | Greater Des Moines Exhibited XXV | Juried Exhibit | Heritage Gallery | Des Moines, Iowa
Affiliations:
Des Moines Iowa Paint Pushers | Local Artist Group
Press:
2018 – Featured Daily Artist | The Daily Palette | University of Iowa | Link Here
2017 – Featured Daily Artist | The Daily Palette | University of Iowa | Link Here