Joel Blenz

I often describe my work as an abstract interpretation of my subconscious mind. By combining a variety of 3d textured materials and layered vibrant colors, this push and pull of grit and beauty mesmerizes me while also sharing my life experiences. My process and approach to the work is raw, open to exploration and uninhibited. The geometry, materials and texture echo my admirable sentiment for graffiti culture and bringing the outside in. My blended colors that fill in blockbuster letters on streets across the nation are seen as a starting point for my transition from street art to fine art. The cropped sections of my filled in letters come to life in my abstracted studio works. As a graffiti writer I used scraps of left-over spray paint to create blends. Now, I use my materials similarly to create a symbiotic relationship between my exterior practice and my interior studio practice. Most recently I have taken some of the 3d textures used in my studio pieces to exterior walls by affixing wire items that might be found in the streets. Toggling between both of my artistic interests I find great solace in exploration and pushing the boundaries of my art making process.

Self taught.

I have received a few grants.
I was honored by the Mayor and city councilman of Hollywood, Florida for a mural I did.

I have taught a few art classes for kids.

2020- Wet Paint Exhibition-Museum of Graffiti, Wynwood Fl 2020- Downtown Hollywood Mural Project, Hollywood Fl 2019- See Me Gallery- Scope Art Fair Miami, FL
2019- Blue in Green patch/jeans art exhibition NYC
2019- MRM Productions WTC pillars, NYC
2019- MOMA Pop Rally exhibition- “Beauteous” Andrew Freedman Home 2019- Outlaw Arts Group show NYC
2019- Wallworks group show- “Don’t Sweat The Technique” NYC
2018- Prohibition Mural project- Lexington, KY
2018- World Trade Center pieces- MRM Productions, NYC
2018- Transitions exhibition Hausammann Gallery Miami, FL
2018- Some Strange Reaction group exhibition- 212 Arts Gallery, NY
2018- Resident Artist Group Exhibition- The Andrew Freedman Home
2017- Maze Installation- Graffiti Gardens, MIA
2017- Off The Grid solo exhibition-Graffiti Gardens, MIA
2017- State Property-The Andrew Freedman Home, Bronx, NY
2017- 100 Gates project- “Word is Bond” Harlem, NY
2017- Welling Court Mural Project, “PEACE”- Queens, NY
2016- Gallery Guichard Group exhibition- Chicago, IL
2016- Unsanctioned book release- Luna Park, NYC
2016- Next Level group exhibition with EASY, NYC
2016- Aziz Ansari debut piece in Master of None
2016- Ozzy fest mural production- Brooklyn, NY
2016- 2Create book release- NYC
2016- World Trade Gallery group exhibition- NYC
2016- Street Value group exhibition- Treason Gallery- Seattle, WA
2016- No Commission- Art production and Art Handling- Miami,Fl
2016- Art o’ Parts group exhibition-Partners in Crime- Chicago, IL
2016- Live your Dream mural collaboration with Alice Mizrachi- Brooklyn, NY 2015- Welcome to the Rockaways Mural- Beautify Earth-Queens, NY
2015- 911 memorial Hi-Arts- NYC
2014- Hip Hop Museum group exhibition- NYC

Cey Adams, Jose Parla. The abstract expressionist movement.

abstract, mixed media, new york, blending, texture, 3d