Spotlight Artist

Joey Brock

West
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Vishuddha v2

Profile of a man in a pink beanie with colorful geometric shapes on his neck.

photograph, acrylic, and cotton thread on mylar

It Ain’t Easy Being Green

Person with teal hair, bold glasses, and abstract colorful shapes over their face.

photograph, acrylic, and cotton thread on mylar

Cowboy Masquerade

Man with a mustache, braided hair, wearing a cowboy hat and heart-shaped sunglasses.

photograph and cotton thread on mylar

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Artist Statement

 Joey Brock is a contemporary mixed-media artist, who is redefining the medium of photography, textile art, and contemporary craft with his intricate and cultural commentary work aimed to break the stigma around sexual orientation, gender, ethnicity, age, and mental health.

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