Joshua Barber

Joshua Barber (b. 1977) is an American artist living and working in Richmond, Virginia.

Work

Barber is best known for his modern icons, which he began painting in 2000 after a three-week trip to Jerusalem, Egypt and Jordan. Stylized figures on hand-weathered paper, often embellished with gold leaf, recalled the religious artwork and the Dead Sea Scrolls Barber saw on his travels. Recent exhibitions of this work include the "Five Books" solo show (May 2005), consisting of 70 paintings interpreting verses from the Pentateuch of the Old Testament, and "Modern Icons," a collection of 20 paintings exhibited in a solo show at the Rainbow Café, Bristol, England (October 2007). [1]

Barber also paints landscapes and abstract pieces distinguished by muted pastels, the use of acrylic with oil and pencil details. One of his landscapes, a depiction of the Vice President’s Residence at the United States Naval Observatory, was selected as the official Vice President’s 2004 holiday card. [2]

Barber is represented by Tunnadine Fine Art in the United Kingdom and represents himself as Joshua Barber Fine Art in the United States.

Biography

Barber was born in Richmond, Virginia. His father is John Barber, an acclaimed maritime artist. Joshua Barber received his BFA cum laude in 2000 from Appalachian State University. He is currently creative director at Madison+Main in Richmond.

Exhibitions and honors

October 2007: "Modern Icons," a collection of 20 paintings, exhibited in a solo show at the Rainbow Café, Bristol, England.

January 2007: "Are we there yet" selected for the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts' "Art after Hours" invitational exhibition and auction. December 2006: Painting selected for a charity auction at Art Works in Richmond, Virginia. Proceeds benefited Art 180, a nonprofit that offers arts programs to young people living in challenging circumstances. December 2006: "Eyes of Luke," a new eight-piece show inspired by the Book of Luke and developed in partnership with the Rev. Rob Rhoden, displayed in the sanctuary of Commonwealth Chapel.

August 2006: Selected pieces from "Five Books" displayed in the sanctuary of Commonwealth Chapel in Richmond.

February 2006: "We walk not upon a line" selected for the Virginia Museum of FineArts' "Art after Hours" invitational exhibition and auction. January 2006: Three paintings from "Five Books" awarded second place overall in a juried show at Art Works in Richmond.

May 2005: "Five Books" solo show, consisting of 70 paintings interpreting verses from the Pentateuch of the Old Testament, held in private space for artist sale. March 2003: "Balance" solo show, a collection of about 50 modern icons, opens at the Barber Gallery in Richmond.

References

[1] Tunnadine Fine Art: Events http://web.mac.com/tunnadine/iWeb/Tunnadine%20Fine%20Art/events/AD162144-6124-4075-BD96-D646DC0E0D41.html

[2] Style Weekly, Richmond, Virginia, 12/1/2004. Cheney Party Guests to Get Artist's Work http://www.styleweekly.com/article.asp?idarticle=9489 Retrieved May 7, 2008

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