Joseph Opshinsky: Devil's Pool Winter, 2018, cut paper collage, 34" x 34" x 2"

About:

My art is rooted in the natural world and landscapes of Pennsylvania. The effects of the localized scenery, the remnants of past industry, and the plants and animals that inhabit the region have provided inspiration throughout my career. I strive to reveal the inherent beauty of overlooked and forgotten places, especially scenes reclaimed by nature.

Over the past several years, my process has evolved from traditional painting and drawing to working in collaged paper. This medium provides an engaging set of challenges in terms of color, composition, and representation, all beginning with a contour line drawing. More recently, plein air sketches and watercolor studies have become the starting point for my cut paper collages.

Bio:

Joseph Opshinsky is an award-winning artist whose work has been exhibited at numerous museums and galleries, including the State Museum of Pennsylvania, Roberson Museum, Philadelphia Sketch Club, and GoggleWorks Center for the Arts. Most recently, Opshinsky's collages have been featured in exhibitions at the MCCC West Campus Gallery in Pottstown and FrameWorks Studio & Gallery in Philadelphia. Opshinsky is a fine arts graduate of Keystone College and The University of the Arts and a professional member of InLiquid Art+Design in Philadelphia.

www.JosephOpshinsky.com