The character of an interior has, for several centuries and across cultures worldwide, been individualised and defined by the kind of art that they accommodate,’ says Josselsohn, ‘if the décor dresses a room then the paintings give it its attitude, with which those who get dressed, or not, become more interactive.’

Josselsohn’s work illustrates this analogy in drawings and paintings that reveal energy and movement. His intention is to open up the imagination, engage the senses and ignite a sense of curiosity within the viewer. He adds: ‘I want them to ask what really is going on between those lines and squiggles, those figures leaping off the canvas?

‘The way I paint is unusual,’ says the artist, ‘the last person who had a similar style was Jackson Pollock. I’ve been using and experimenting with the drip technique for 10 years now, and feel that I’ve developed a signature style that creates viewer interest and is overtly contemporary.’

Gallery: 011 447 4498; 203A Jan Smuts Avenue, Parktown North, Johannesburg; email: jossartsa@gmail.com or visit: www.glenjosselsohn.com

November/December 2011 Issue

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