Joseph Somers is an American artist and painter known for his canvases, three-dimensional in both their structure and illusion.[1] Somers opened his first shop in 1989.

His work has been featured at International Art Show Las Vegas and in Home Magazine.[2]

Personal life

Somers was orphaned at a young age and was sent to an orphanage in upstate New York. He dropped out of high school during his teens to join the Army.[3] Somers would go on to complete his high school degree when he was 57, during which time he was diagnosed with a learning disorder.[4]

Artistic influences and style

Somers's art has been influenced by artists such as Vincent van Gogh and Paul Gauguin,[4] as well as Escher and Dali. His style utilizes a technique that Somers uses to create the illusion of three dimensions. For his canvasses Somers utilizes a series of vertical wedges, usually three per work, painted in a realistic style on each side of the wedge. The images are arranged so that, when seen from one point, the images on the various wedges form a realistic whole with slight breaks in the visual field. His furniture is often whimsical with painted surfaces, anthropomorphic legs, and plant-like growths.

References

  1. ↑ Finch, Liz (October 20, 1994). "Toni's Closet converts into a functional art gallery". The Argonaut (Newspapers.com).
  2. ↑ "Fabulous Furniture". The Spokesman-Review (Newspapers.com). February 16, 1996.
  3. ↑ Joe Somers Central Square Fine Art Gallery
  4. 1 2 Biederman, Patricia Ward (1993-08-15). "He Designs Funiture : Craftsmanship: Using a whimsical style and bright colors, late-blooming designer Joseph Somers makes pieces with built-in chuckles". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2023-05-18.


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