Joel Masewich is a professional visual artist, working full-time for the past 20 years. He exhibits and sells his work across North America. His works are in both private and corporate collections.

As an abstract painter, joel works with acrylic on paper or canvas. His multi-layered, imaginary works represent his emotional response to landscapes, and sometimes to to events or ideas. Many of his paintings are strongly horizontal and contain visual references to water or light. His vivid colours are sharply contrasting, as if lit by direct sunlight. Art collectors are drawn to the immediate, fresh quality of his work, which crosses the boundary between landscape and abstract art.

His technique is to layer the paints, then remix them with palette knives and brushes, leaving a sharp and lively interplay of colour. Recently, Joel has begun to include collage elements in his work. This began with paper originals, and now involves stainless steel shapes, which are laser cut and applied to the canvas. This technique is evolving to include glass and copper elements as well.

Appropriately, Joel lives in a rural area, the hamlet of Salem, on the outskirts of the village of Elora in southwestern Ontario. His home and studio are housed in a renovated stone stable. He is active in the local arts community, but also travels widely to exhibit his work.

Recent Exhibitions

Boca Raton, Florida
Naples, Florida
New York City
Tobermory, Ontario
Chicago, Illinois
Columbus, Ohio
Stratford, Ontario