JOEL B. WHITE (b. 1969 in Minneapolis, MN) lives in San Diego, CA, having studied at UC Berkeley.

A self-taught artist, Joel has been creating unique representations since he was a youth. Mediums include pen and ink on paper, written poetry and spoken word. Over the past several years, he has generated a large body of work in pen and ink on paper.

A long-term resident of San Diego, a few motifs that emerge from Joel’s work reveal his environment: seascapes, landscapes, vessels, flora and fauna, along with abstract themes reflecting life experiences, dancers, faces and profound spirituality.

Working outside of any particular artistic movement, his work falls into the Outsider genre. As such, in the words of Jean Dubuffet, it is certainly “uncooked by culture.”

Art collectors across the United States are collecting his work, and it has been exhibited at: The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library in La Jolla, California; The Coronado Artwalk, Coronado, California; Mason's Barre and Grill, Minneapolis, Minnesota; St. James Expresso, Kirkland, Washington; Fairouz Cafe and Gallery, San Diego, California; ASerenity Spa, Point Loma, Califorina; Spacebar, San Diego, California.

About Joel’s Artistic Process

Joel creates most of his work without an initial vision, turning a blank sheet into a spiritual journey through images, which may or may not become representational. Forms suggest themselves to him as he creates. While his pieces develop he reflects on what has come from his spirit and faith. His works are spontaneous and multifaceted—often having an intense and emotional impact. In keeping with his highly sensitive nature, White’s works evolve as he gives his creative forces structure, composition and balance.

Stylistically, Joel’s work is intuitive. He draws inspiration both from his spiritual views and his moods and thoughts. Moving through each day allows him to breathe in the sights, sounds and textures of his surroundings, which add to the wellspring of his innovative energies.