detail, King Dancer by Joseph Arthur

Joseph Arthur is first and foremost a creator. Starting with his imagination as the canvas, he distributes spiritual energy as paint, effecting startlingly evocative images. With all of his creations, he brings a wealth of subtlety and insight, transforming the ordinary into the sublime. His formal style is expressive, rhythmic lines and hues intersecting across the image in visually arresting arrangements.

detail, The Way Out Out by Joseph Arthur

The best way to understand Arthur’s work is just to encounter it in person–which you can do at tonight’s opening for his show Phone Calls From Leviathans at Amy Li Projects, 166 Mott Street, New York, NY. Words only cover a fraction of the ability of Arthur’s paintings to convey energy and harmony, so come out tonight and see how unforgettable Arthur’s works are in person.