Josh Keyes is an American contemporary artist who makes paintings and prints. He currently works out of Portland, Oregon. His work has been described as "a satirical look at the impact urban
sprawl has on the environment and surmises, with the aid of scientific
slices and core samples, what could happen if we continue to infiltrate
and encroach on our rural surroundings."
His use of animals and urban environments is stunning and visually impacting, some times bordering on the surreal. The scenes he sets are decaying human environments, but without human impact. Almost as if it is portraying a world where humans have died off and animals once again rule
the world.
Josh's work really shows his admiration for the plant and the wilderness, whilst being deeply satirical about or human impact of the world around us. His work often touches on environmental and animal welfare issues such of pollution, big oil, circuses, zoos and global warming.
Josh Keyes' work is fascinating and truly inspirational.
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