Joseph Opshinsky
Devil's Pool Flash Mob, 2017-2024
Cut paper collage
34 x 34"
(framed)

About the work

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 draws inspiration from the landscapes of Pennsylvania and the surrounding environs. His cut paper collages utilize vibrant colors and pattern to depict the scenes of an industrial past, as well as representations of the natural world of the region. In addition to corporate and private collections, Joseph Opshinsky's award-winning collages have been exhibited at numerous museums and galleries, including the State Museum of Pennsylvania, Roberson Museum in Binghamton, New York, and the Philadelphia Sketch Club.

A Scranton native, Opshinsky is a fine arts graduate of Keystone College and The University of the Arts. He currently resides outside of Philadelphia.

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