THRILLER

Beware of the "Boogie Monster", they will slay you on the dance floor. This playful piece came about as I was reminiscing on childhood fears and monsters that we would imagine hiding under the bed. The more I thought about it the more I realised these monsters have feelings too and the Boogie Monster could just be misunderstood. He's just a dancer with nobody to dance with. Always an empty dance floor to dance on.

The loose style references a childlike memory while the vibrant pops of colours are designed to make the artwork feel alive. This large piece will make a statement wherever it is hung and is for the collector who wants to bring life and play in to their space.

The frame has been stained a deep purple to match the painting and creates a crisp finish for the piece.

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Steven Joshua is an emerging contemporary artist based in Melbourne, Australia. Steven started painting alongside other absract artists at the Hawthorn Artist Society where he participated in his first group show in 2017. Following on from this he curated a 30 piece solo show in 2018; “Ambivalence”, shown at Marfa Gallery in Abbotsford. Steven further expanded his practice by taking an intensive plein air course, under Dr. Irene Barberis, in Florence in 2018.

In 2022 Steven held his second solo show, “Crossing The Line”, at Gallery 550, Richmond.

His use of colour and texture often create surreal dreamscapes. Soft clouds and bold structure dance together to create a feast for the eyes. Vibrant colours feature often and hot pink has been a consistent theme in his work.

In his latest exhibition Steven responded to the need for some "play" in the world of art. Using satire and referencing religion and high art, Steven's 2023 exhibition "Spielzeit" was a great success.