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60+ years as an artist. As well, as a writer he has posted a few short stories, poems and essays in his Writings blog. Please have a
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Urban Architecture
My own design of a modern structure newly arisen in cities during this time. The slightly leaning vertical in the building is a hint of its vulnerability over time. As to the method of Hard Edge paintings, refer to image Cliff Structure. Oil glazing on canvas / 81.2 x 50.8 cm / 1965
Icarus of the 20th Century
The earth evolved, ended up with humans that acknowledge the Universe, engage eternally, as last century in spaceflight, to conquer the impossible, as Icarus on his flight to the sun. Acrylic on Canvas / 152 cm x 101 cm / 1967
Last Event
Earth, before the impact of an asteroid, and perhaps the end for most life. Oil on canvas / 76.2 x 96.5 cm / 1998
Shrinking Reservoir
Shortage of element H2O. Mod. Paste & Acrylic, Air brush on canvas / 60.9 x 66.0 cm / 1969
Composition / Hard Edge
This Hard Edge painting consists of various shapes and colours that are in contrast to each other, as I hope in a creative manner. Acrylic on canvas / 121.9 x 60.9 cm / 1968
October in Forest
Woods in fall colors rise over a lake under dark sky. Oil on wood panel / 30 cm x 40 cm / 2003
String Quartet / 99
From the earlier version, Quartet, 1961, I return here with a more abstract composition. The surrounding is not anymore a warm chamber setting, rather an open air performance. Acrylic on canvas / 66.0 x 76.2 cm / 1999 / sold
The Ancient Cycle
Human existence varies constantly between war and peace. This painting shows peace between wars that seems more optimistic. In the end, it may even out but it is by no means a consolation. Acrylic on canvas / 55.8 x 91.4 cm / 2002
Landscape in Autumn
Form and colour inspired by autumn in Canada.
Tribute to Rembrandt
In the original, Rembrandt painted his son, reading. In my version however, I was trying to capture the essence of what made this painter so different from other painters. My tribute to Rembrandt is not meant as a copy of the original with his skill in technique or observation but, although in an semi-abstract manner, to emphasize the mystery and depth he […]
Canadian Shield
The rough but beautiful Canadian north. Oil on Canvas / 106.6 x 81.2 cm / 1996 / Sold
Sophie Hieger
Portrait of a young friend of mine, Sophie Hieger / Jucker, interested in the arts. Brown pencil on paper / 1952
Composition #1
Interference on a beach. Acrylic on Canvas board / 61 cm x 51 cm / 1995
Sleeping Land
Winter is another word for this image. Oil on canvas / 76 cm x 101 cm / 1962 Sold
Lake Leopoldstein
A famous view with the iron mine Erzberg and the red-brown iron ore in the distance. This work is my first painting again after a seven-year intermission, and gifted to my father at this location, the town of Eisenerz, Austria. Before his death, he gave the painting in 1989 to one of my friends in […]
Summer in the Garden
Rows of flowers, bushes, trees to give shade in the heat. At the far end Jeanine watering, keeping order, while the painter tries to capture this timely moment. Oil on canvas / 81.2 x 96.5 cm / 1997
Attic Collections
Items from the past that we seldom see. Oil on Canvas / 76 cm x 86 cm / 1964
Snow Slash
From a series of watercolours. This is the impression of a wet winter. Watercolour on paper / 1959
Star of Solitude
Something that in the Universe barely exists but from the human experience, relating to our surrounding, one may sometimes feel that way. Acrylic and air brush on canvas / 76.2 x 81.2 cm / 1969
Geranium
Blooming Geranium in summer. Watercolour study on paper / 1950
Head in Landscape
Since the colour green reminds us of all its different shades in nature, painters have almost found it NOT employable in semi-abstract expressions. It seems to lack depth and has symbolically little to say about relation to life. Unlike the primary colours. However, an old saying exclaims, hope is green and the romantic novelists hinted […]
3. TUNNEL / Gorge du Tarn #2 /
A view from our travels in France, that leads through the central region with rivers, rocks and ice caves. Oil on canvas board / 55.8 x 45.7 cm / 1983 / Austria
Group of Pines
Somewhere in a remote northern forest on a misty day. Oil on canvas / 60.9 x 76.2 cm / 2007
Distant Promise
Between the presence, facing as it were a landscape, and reflection in our mind, we search for hope on the horizon – far distant. Acrylic on Canvas / 76 cm x 61 cm / 2002
Caribbean Change
Showing past and present, the commercial influence of our time. Oil on Wood Panel / 40.6 x 55.8 cm / 1992
Blue Fruit – Still-life
Neo-cubistic approach to Still-life. Oil on Wood Panel / 30.4 cm x 43.2 cm / 1964
Cliff Structure
The choice of cliffs as subject lent itself using the Hard Edge technique to achieve a dimensional appearance. This is technically one of seven first Hard Edge paintings. Although this Hard Edge term existed already for ten years (of which I was barely aware), my work is totally without influence and does not resemble any […]
Salmon Cove, Nfld.
“Salmon Cove” in Newfoundland, a commission by Sandra and Larry Peters. The location is one of their favorite memories. Oil on Canvas / 55.8 x 106.6 cm / 1998 / sold
Riches of the Earth #2
My impressions of Kirkland Lakes Mines of the past, with its structures we never see. Different mood as in Riches of the Earth # 1 Oil on Canvas / 66 cm x 81 cm / 1959
The Village Beneath
Although at first glance appearing like an abstract painting, the objects are viewed from way above. They then become familiar, as a hamlet with surrounding landscape. Acrylic on Masonite / 38.1 x 43.2 cm / 1999
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So wonderful to view your art, Joseph. We are long time fans of your work!
Dear Sandra, thank you so much for you gracious comment pertaining my Website.
Joseph
délicieux – wonderful – echt stoark…. 🙂
herzliche Gratulation zu all den optischen Genüssen + spannenden Geschichten,
viele Grüße aus der Steiermark,
mit großem Dank,
Michi
Did he know Joan wishire martel?
I am not sure, would have to ask my sister?