Josh Keyes Print Release "Call 1" released TODAY

[otomi]

Jan 27, 2009 22:59:16 GMT 1 etched said:

thought 40 was a bit steep - but hey its a great print

But it is a big sturdy tube and is nicely wrapped nothing like the obey stuff

[topboy]

Jan 28, 2009 1:14:18 GMT 1 Urban Portrait Commissions said:

i just don't get Josh Keyes. can someone explain what i am missing please?.

i agree, lost on me too

[etched]

Jan 28, 2009 1:14:59 GMT 1 otomi said:

Jan 27, 2009 22:59:16 GMT 1 etched said:

thought 40 was a bit steep - but hey its a great print

But it is a big sturdy tube and is nicely wrapped nothing like the obey stuff

never got an obey from obey but have got some 12 usd yazoo mills tubes from others

[etched]

Jan 28, 2009 1:19:34 GMT 1 topboy said:

Jan 28, 2009 1:14:18 GMT 1 Urban Portrait Commissions said:

i just don't get Josh Keyes. can someone explain what i am missing please?.

i agree, lost on me too

for starters he is a very talented painter

[robo]

Jan 28, 2009 1:19:34 GMT 1 topboy said:

Jan 28, 2009 1:14:18 GMT 1 Urban Portrait Commissions said:

i just don't get Josh Keyes. can someone explain what i am missing please?.

i agree, lost on me too

Who says there needs to be something to get? Or, for that matter, something to find?

But if I ask myself about this piece, my questions are: How does the bear feel? Who made the cars? What illustration style is he mimicking?

[Signed And Numbered Studios]

How about your environment and it's surroundings. This is a perfect example of globalization and no accountability. All about his surroundings and nature and man!

Jan 28, 2009 1:14:18 GMT 1 Urban Portrait Commissions said:

i just don't get Josh Keyes. can someone explain what i am missing please?.

Hello folks,

Slammer thanks for your query.

I have a number of narratives that weave through my work, environmental issues are the most obvious and pressing but that is not the only area of concern or expression that interests me. This piece, both Call I and II were intended to be read as a diptych. The call is a call of action, to call attention to the way we interact with each other and our environment. The call is also from one animal to another, I wanted to have a bear listening to something (another bear) far off in the distance. There are other layers to this work, along with the commentary and interpretation of world events there is a subtle injection of personal mythology or autobiographical content. Each piece is both a public and private expression, and some are more successful than others.

Though the depiction is a pessimistic vision of what the future holds for us I am hope full that we will start to see some changes in the way we use energy, the election of Obama is a brilliant move for the US, in terms of moving forward and rebuilding from the Bush catastrophe.

The way or style in which I work is a reinvention of the "scientific view", some folks are not too keen on the sterility of my work but that is exactly what I am calling attention to. It is a comment on the scientific and corporate perception of the world and things that live in it. Quantitative, numerical, specimens and habitats to be categorized analyzed and subjected to our consumer needs. My other interest is in the dioramas and collections found in natural history museums, so there is an element of staging nature in the service of telling a narrative.

I know my work is not every ones cup of tea, but it feels right to me. I hope this helps to clarify my ideas, if you have any other question please feel free to ask. If you have time you may wish to visit my website, I have many images and a few personal statements that might help to define my voice for you.

www.joshkeyes.net/

I also have a sense of humor, you might notice my addition of a Soylent green logo in the Call II.

Cheers,

Josh

[pezlow]

Thanks for that post Josh, great insight into your work.

[muti]

I didn't quite get Josh Keyes work either, there was something that didn't sit right but the more I got to see of his stuff the quicker I got hooked. As he mentioned in his post below it's that 'sterility' that I love along with the strong references to nature etc etc. I am so happy I got his latest piece even if it is a large edition.

[kennas]

Jan 28, 2009 9:12:13 GMT 1 muti said:

I didn't quite get Josh Keyes work either, there was something that didn't sit right but the more I got to see of his stuff the quicker I got hooked. As he mentioned in his post below it's that 'sterility' that I love along with the strong references to nature etc etc. I am so happy I got his latest piece even if it is a large edition.

Don't forget that they look stunning as well!

[Karl Read]

I too never got why Josh was so popular when i first started seeing his work. I got that he was a talented painter, but it all seemed a bit to surreal for me. However now i love it, keep looking at his work and im sure after some time it will grow on you.

[Bram]

There are a few artists that are highlighted on here that I don't get, so I fully understand Slammer's and Topboy's comments.

Josh Keyes however, I do get. In fact there is a hell of a lot to get. It has also been great to watch his style develop. Apart from his obvious skill as a painter, I think the messages that are in his paintings will have a longevity far beyond some of the mundane pieces that are touted around here. A lot of the power in his pieces creeps up on you, rather than the trumpets and flashing lights haling the new "look at me" masterpiece.

Imo he is one of the most exciting artist around but has he say's not everyone's cup of tea.

[goffy]

I also 'get' Josh's work which I love. I agree he work gets better and better and it does have an important and very relevant message about man and his environment. His skill is obvious but I also love the vibrancy and humour in his work.

Jan 28, 2009 17:05:40 GMT 1 goffy said:

I also 'get' Josh's work which I love. I agree he work gets better and better and it does have an important and very relevant message about man and his environment. His skill is obvious but I also love the vibrancy and humour in his work.

Couldn't agree more, very subtle with his humour but still there, the skill in his work is amazing looks even better in the flesh( just for you Bram) ;D
He also appeals to a wide range of ages, my daughter who's ten, love his work. Not because of the message but the fact that it looks very nice. I think we will see a lot more from JK this year.

[Urban Portrait Commissions]

thanks Josh. a pleasure reading your response to my question. i will take a look around your site.
its nice when Artists take the time to get involved in the forums.

[maadbeats]

finally nabbed my first keyes. bummed about the edtion size but the image was too good to pass on.

Kudos to Mr Keyes for dropping by and enlighting us

Are these screenpints? Lots of colour's on these print's.

[Urban Portrait Commissions]

Giclee's

[G-Man]

They look great in the flesh I was never sold on Josh's stuff till I saw one, the colours just sung

I love Guardian 1

This is a great video that should help you get a feel for Josh's work.



edit: another..

[Signed And Numbered Studios]

Yea the prints are STUNNING. Dave at LAG is a quality kinda guy. I have THUNDER and it too is a giclee and absolute tops! Also 24 x 36, his biggest print to date

[jones27]

I love his 'thunder'

[argiebaji]

Me too...It has taken me about 9 months to start to enjoy his work, but like a pint of Guiness once you've got the taste you can't stop!!

If anyone has a print of 'Thunder' pm me...

[robo]

Great to see Josh's contribution to this thread!

Has anyone received their Call 1 yet? Still waiting for mine.

[kennas]

I got a shipping confirmation on the 13th with a tracking number. Mine is somewhere between San Fran and London as we speak!

[adamk]

Feb 16, 2009 12:46:10 GMT 1 kennas said:

I got a shipping confirmation on the 13th with a tracking number. Mine is somewhere between San Fran and London as we speak!

Yep, same here. The tracker says it left the U.S. yesterday.

It's probably just arrived in U.K. customs!

[kennas]

Feb 16, 2009 14:24:14 GMT 1 adamk said:

Feb 16, 2009 12:46:10 GMT 1 kennas said:

I got a shipping confirmation on the 13th with a tracking number. Mine is somewhere between San Fran and London as we speak!

Yep, same here. The tracker says it left the U.S. yesterday.

It's probably just arrived in U.K. customs!

BOHICA!!!

[adamk]

Feb 16, 2009 14:30:06 GMT 1 kennas said:

BOHICA!!!

:-) I'll go fetch the Vaseline...