Meeting with a Cathar by Joshua Elias

(b. 1957 Chicago, Illinois) - Abstract artist Joshua is known for his work containing both recognizable and unrecognizable otherworldly figures set in mysterious landscapes.

Elias' pure oil paintings illustrate his lifelong interest in the interstitial plane.

After earning a BFA at San Diego State University, her film and theater studies shifted to studio oil painting at Otis Parsons in Los Angeles.

Joshua discovers recurring spiritual locations - a set visual framework for the staging of ancient myths.

His holdings include:

- Writers' retreat in Iceland in 2016/2017.

- Exhibition of tectonic works called Rock Light.

A publication of Rock Light from Lumen Press, combining poetry and visual art, was published in 2018. President Gudni of Iceland purchased one of these original works, Skin of the Sea, now on display at the State House outside Reykjavik.

- Artist residency at 3.1, Saissac, in the Montagne Noire. Publication of the book to follow in 2023.

The artist works daily in his art studio at the Brewery Arts Complex in Los Angeles.

(b. 1957 Chicago Illinois) –Abstract artist Joshua is known for work that contains both recognizable and other-worldly unrecognizable figures, set in mysterious landscapes.

Elias' pure oil paintings exemplify his continued interest in the interstitial plane.

After earning a BFA at San Diego State University, his cinema and theater studies shifted into studio oil painting at Otis Parsons in Los Angeles.

Joshua uncovers recurring Spiritual locations- a defined visual setting for the playing out of ancient myths.

Some highlights include:

• Writers Retreat in Icelandin 2016/2017.
• Exhibition of tectonic works called Rock Light.

A publication of Rock Light from Lumen Press, combining poetry and visual artworks was issued in 2018. President Gudni of Iceland purchased one of these original works, Skin of the Sea, now displayed in the State House outside of Reykjavik.

• Artist residency at 3.1, Saissac, in the Montagne Noire. Book publication to follow in 2023.

The artist works daily at his art studio at the Brewery Arts Complex in Los Angeles.