JOSIE
MORWAY
Hyper realistic paintings
Josie Morway is a self-taught artist who has been captivating audiences with her unique and thought-provoking paintings for many years. Her work is characterized by fragmented narratives that are inspired by everyday words and phrases that we are bombarded with in our daily lives, such as old signage, broken billboards, and overheard conversations.
One of the most striking elements of Morway's work is her use of animals as the main characters in her paintings. These animals are not simply there to be cute or whimsical, but rather to explore gestures, postures, and expressions that are familiar and universal, but at the same time ambiguous. In this way, Morway's animals become a powerful metaphor for the human experience.
For the last year, Morway has been working steadily on a series of paintings about symbols that she considers relevant to both wildlife and civilization. Titled "Untame vs. The Domesticati," this series explores the complex relationship between these two worlds, and how symbols play a crucial role in shaping our understanding of them.
With her use of bold colors and striking compositions, Morway's paintings are impossible to ignore. Her work is a powerful commentary on the world we live in, and a reminder of the beauty and mystery that surrounds us every day.
