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About Joe.JR

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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

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