The Art of Joel Nakamura
THE ARTIST
Award-winning artist Joel Nakamura is known for his unique style: a blend of folk art and sophisticated iconography rendered in a neo-primitive technique. He is known for his numerous commissions, his knowledge of tribal art and mythology, and for his ability to convey stories and information in an intricate and engaging manner.
Nakamura’s talent for rendering humanity with such primal, edgy hues has captured the attention of publications like Time magazine, U.S. News and World Report, and the Los Angeles Times. His paintings have enlivened the pages of many other books and publications, as well as the 2002 Winter Olympics opening and closing ceremonies programs. Nakamura has been profiled in Communication Arts, Step Inside Design, Confetti and Southwest Art magazines. He is proud to be the recipient of over two hundred awards of excellence.
Nakamura splits his time between commercial and fine art projects. His work is in numerous private and corporate collections, including Wynonna Judd, Chick Corea, and U.S. embassies around the world. Nakamura resides in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with his wife Kathleen and children, Paloma and Kai.
View more art by Joel Nakamura
To purchase his work, contact:
Pop Gallery Santa Fe
jonaka@nm.net
CURRENT SHOW
La Luz de Jesus Gallery
4633 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90027
Joel Nakamura with Jasmine Worth, Chris B. Murray and William Zdan
June 6 – 29, 2014
Artist Reception: Friday, June 6, 8-11 PM
