Join us for an in-person art reception for Bluetin Gallery's featured artist Josh Batterson. The event begins at 6:30 with an artists talk at 7 p.m.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Joshua Batterson is a multidisciplinary visual artist whose work explores the intersection of surrealism, abstraction, and futuristic aesthetics.

Born in New York to Waldorf School educators, Josh's early years were shaped by a profound cross-cultural experience when his family relocated to Johannesburg, South Africa in the early 1980s.

Upon returning to the United States, Josh has lived in New York, Massachusetts, and New Mexico before ultimately settling in Los Angeles, where he spent over two decades. There, he formally studied 3D animation and design, developing a distinctive artistic language that diverged from traditional animation and gravitated toward surreal and abstract expressions.

Josh’s visual style is characterized by using transparent materials, neon lighting, and reflective surfaces—elements that align with digital art and layered mixed-media collage. His creations delve into the tension between organic life and artificial systems, addressing themes such as the climate crisis, bio-mechanical lifeforms, and the erosion of natural ecosystems in the digital age.

Professionally, Josh has held roles in facilities operations, film marketing, and human resources, which have all enriched his perspective and narrative approach as an artist. He recently relocated to Clara City, Minnesota, where he continues to develop his practice and produces work that challenges, captivates, and envisions alternative futures.