About Joe.JR

Artist Statement
My art is heavily influenced by the strange and unusual. Horror and fantasy creators like Aurelio Voltaire, Guillermo Del Toro, Victoria Frances and Tim Burton helped me to realize my passion for storytelling through the macabre.
I strive to make work that is utilizable in the film and theatre industry, mixing hyper realism with fantasy. I’m looking to contemporary artists for inspiration such as Emil Melmoth’s mix of gore and surrealism, and Ron Mueck’s use of hyper realism.
My focus in art is sculpture and theatrical props. I primarily work in oil based clay and casting via silicone molds. Working with my hands and crafting is my passion. It has led me to learning a variety of skillsets that broaden my creative opportunities.
Some of the current themes in my work revolve around trauma, sexuality, and nature.
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Art Exhibitions
2024
Senior Exhibit, The Memories we Forget, Baum Art Gallery, Conway, Ar
2023
Memento Mori, Coraline- Collaborative piece, Bradbury Art Museum, Jonesboro, AR
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2022
Group Exhibition, Oyster, Black Box Gallery, Conway, AR
Group Exhibition, Comfort Creature, Schichtl Hall, Conway, AR
Group Exhibition, Lipstick Warfare, Black Box Gallery, Conway, AR
2021
Group Exhibition, Mad Dog, Schichtl Hall, Conway, AR
Group Exhibition, Family, Black Box Gallery, Conway, AR
Education
2019- 2024
BFA with Emphasis in Sculpture, Minor in Theatre
University of Central Arkansas
2016-2018
Associates of General Studies
University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville
Theatre Production Experience
Arkansas Repertory Theatre
Pride and Prejudice, Props and scenic fellow, Matt Duvall/ Frank Mott, 2024
Footloose, Props and scenic fellow, Matt Duvall/ Frank Mott, 2024
Jitney, Props and scenic fellow, Matt Duvall/ Frank Mott, 2024
University of Central Arkansas
Head Over Heels, Wardrobe Crew Tania Barrenchea 2024
The Curious Incident of the Dog at Night-time, Props Artisan Tania Barrenchea 2023
Little Shop of Horrors Scenic Artist Tania Barrenchea 2022
Little Shop of Horrors, Run Crew, Tania Barrenchea 2022
The Philadelphia-David Ives ,Props Artisan Michael Moreton 2022
Do You Feel Anger? Soundboard Operator Tania Barrenchea 2021
Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre
Much Ado About Nothing Props Artisan Morgan McInnis 2022
Much Ado About Nothing Run Crew Morgan McInnis 2022