Artist Statement

Joshua Jenkins

I am a painter and multidisciplinary artist whose work is shaped by the contrasting landscapes of my life—growing up in Poughkeepsie, NY, with frequent exposure to the urban energy of New York City and Philadelphia, alongside formative years spent in rural Kentucky. This duality informs my artistic language, where the grit of the city collides with the quiet intensity of the countryside, creating a dynamic fusion of urban expression and raw emotional storytelling.

My work draws deeply from Expressionism, particularly the distorted, visceral energies of artists like Kirchner, Baselitz, Beckmann, Condo, Picasso, and Basquiat. Influenced by street art, Naïve Art, and Pop Art, I utilize bold, unrestrained colors, gestural lines, and mixed media techniques—including industrial spray paint and collage—to construct layered narratives that explore identity, masculinity, and belonging. The human figure remains central in my work, often fragmented and distorted, reflecting both personal and collective tensions of self-perception, queerness, and cultural displacement.

Recently, my exploration of masculinity has expanded to include the symbolism of horned animals—powerful, untamed figures that echo themes of identity, dominance, and vulnerability. My interdisciplinary series, Guerrilla Blocks, integrates street art aesthetics with pop culture and queer iconography, further pushing the boundaries of representation and cultural critique.

Currently based in Louisville, KY, I continue to seek inspiration in both the urban landscapes I frequent and the natural surroundings of the Great Lakes and Appalachian Mountains. Whether through painting, collage, or graphic design, my work remains a visual excavation of contrast, emotion, and evolving identity, inviting the viewer to unravel the layered narratives embedded within each piece.

Visit the Artist’s website: www.joshuajenkinsart.com

Many of the Artist’s paintings are currently on display at Quills Coffee Shop (St. Matthews) or are in storage. If you wish to see any of Jenkins’ paintings in person, please get in touch with us before visiting the gallery so that we can make proper arrangements.


Joshua Jenkins

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Bear Vs. Stag
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Do You Remember The Bison?
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The 502 Bison
The 502 Bison
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Coffee Talk
Coffee Talk
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The Great White Bison
The Great White Bison
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When Bison Clash
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White Bull
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Jamin 'Til the Stars Fade
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Drinkin' Buddies
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Follow The Leader
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Put 'Em Up
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Red Bull
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Blue Bull
Blue Bull
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The Drinker
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Yin & Yang
Yin & Yang
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Lover's In Paradise
Lover's In Paradise
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The Reach Around
The Reach Around
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Bike Rider
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Flowers For Me
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BBB
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Plant Lovers
Plant Lovers
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Life Is Better With Wine
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Understanding Everything & Nothing At All
Understanding Everything & Nothing At All
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Drink & Just Be
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Sitting & Waiting For Something To Happen
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They Say Something is Nothing In The End
They Say Something is Nothing In The End
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Colesburg Boys
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Drinking With A Friend
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Punch Drunk Bliss
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The Nude Musician Plays For Love
The Nude Musician Plays For Love
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Pickin' In My Sweet Baby's Arms
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The Foggy Mnt. Kick Back
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Country Boys Working Hard In The Summer Heat
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A Front/Back Kind Of Love
A Front/Back Kind Of Love
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Waiting For You
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Come At Me Bro
Come At Me Bro
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Cowboy Dan
Cowboy Dan
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Pillow Buddies
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Tug Of War
Tug Of War
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Playing Cards At The Blue Table
Playing Cards At The Blue Table
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Hey Bro, Pour The Wine
Hey Bro, Pour The Wine
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Let The Cowboys Dance
Let The Cowboys Dance
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The Boxer's Tango
The Boxer's Tango
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That One Singer From Alaska
That One Singer From Alaska
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Two Boxers Boxing Each Other
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Let's Play Cowyboys & Indians
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The Reader
The Reader
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Sitting On An Edge With A Friend...
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The Banjo Blues
The Banjo Blues
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Flowers To Say I Love You
Flowers To Say I Love You
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Remember When They Said Techno Was The End Of Music?
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Over There Is The End
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Listening To The Cicadas Scream For Love
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The Ceramicist (The Creator)
The Ceramicist (The Creator)
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Tired Of Boxing
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Everything Will Be Okay
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In The Midst Of Chaos, They Dance
In The Midst Of Chaos, They Dance
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The Apple Picker King
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The Dreamer
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Stay Still Stay Silent the Wind Breathes
Stay Still Stay Silent the Wind Breathes
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Don't Bring A Cactus To A Flower Party
Don't Bring A Cactus To A Flower Party
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Coexistence
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Kids Playing With Guns
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My Old Kentucky Home
My Old Kentucky Home
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Lovers Embrace
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People In The Woods
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At The End Of It All...
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Boy Blue
Boy Blue
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Miami 40204
Miami 40204
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Homeschooled Gangsters
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A Bardstown Abstraction
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Staubling Nonsense
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Lucky Number Three
Lucky Number Three
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Moonlight Sonata
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Below is a video of Joshua Jenkins’ exhibition “From Nowhere To Somewhere To Somewhere Else” shown at KORE Gallery in April of 2024.