Joshua Newell

My work focuses on the way sound is seen. For each piece I am painting, producing a music track based on the subject. The videos are edited in separate ways, yet affect how the paintings are understood. I take inspiration from the abstract expressionists of the New York School, Neo-Geometric Abstraction, Minimal Techno music as well as groups that run visuals for large music festivals.

My paintings incorporate different sound waves, which in turn I use in the production of music. Music is used as a self expression that provides a meditative way to release my anxiety and let go of trauma from my past. Using the combination of technology as well as the physicality of acrylic paint and oil sticks, I am able to take control of negative thoughts that tend to have a grasp and free myself.

82.4Hz, 2021, acrylic on canvas, 54 x 48 inches

Based on 82.4Hz, 2021, audio, 3:36 minutes

See The Sound, 2021, video, 3:31 minutes

Kick Wave, 2021, acrylic on canvas, 36 x 36 inches

Based on Kick Wave, 2021, audio, 3:06 minutes

Feel The Sound, 2021, video, 3:06 minutes

Synesthesia, 2021, oil stick on panel, 30 x 40 inches

Based on Synesthesia, 2021, audio, 2:56 minutes