The imagery is full of nostalgia for a better time, a better world, or a world better left to the imagination.
Joshua Barry’s work is truly conceptual. His stories are where his art resides. These stories are taken from personal experiences but portrayed by archetypal characters. The characters are delightful and belie some of the difficult subject matter that inspires Barry’s artwork.
Slinky nymphs, lithe pixies and gorgeous mermaids are some of the inhabitants of Josh Barry’s altered universe encapsulated in various show themes such as This Beautiful World Is Dying and Organic Monster Technologic Fantasy.
Joshua Barry’s work is truly conceptual. His stories are where his art resides. These stories are taken from personal experiences but portrayed by archetypal characters.
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