The paintings, drawings, and assemblages that Joey Freer makes evoke a feeling of nostalgia and often times ponder into the strange or unusual. Drips, smears, and found objects are a compliment to the dark nature of an upside down human or a bedspring protruding out of the canvas. Simply getting outside of oneself and sincerity is what triggers the content within Freer’s works.
Joey Freer grew up in the small town of Marysville Washington but he now resides in Olympia. He studied Fine art at The Evergreen College and earned his Bachelors Degree in 2004. Since then he has been working for the Washington State Department of Printing, while creating after work and on the weekends.
Born: Marysville, WA 1980
Live: Olympia, WA
Education:
2004 BA focus in Fine Art, The Evergreen State College, Olympia WA.
2001 Associate of Arts and Sciences degree, Everett Community College.
Selected Group Shows:
2009
Say This Say That Graphic Design House, Spring Arts Walk, Olympia WA
Low Maintenance, Gallery Madera, Tacoma WA
2008
F is For, Gallery Madera, Tacoma WA
2007
“Ramblin’ Jack’s” Arts Walk, Olympia WA
“The Incubator” William M. Factory Building, Tacoma WA
“Pioneer Square Arts Walk” 619 Western / Johnny Wow Gallery, Seattle WA
2006
“The Sketch Pad Show” Yes Yes Gallery, Olympia WA, curated by Robbie Francis
2005
“An Art Show” Yes Yes Gallery, Olympia WA curated by Robbie Francis
“The Organic Industry” Yes Yes Gallery, Olympia WA curated by Robbie Francis
2001
Meyers Café, Everett WA