Joseph Harkanson
Joseph Harkanson is a visual artist and musician based in Pottstown, Pennsylvania. He is inspired by the underlying patterns and structures of the natural and unnatural worlds. A Philadelphia native, Joseph has traveled widely and gleans inspiration from everywhere he’s lived – from the lush natural beauty of Hawaii to the urban architecture of Montreal. His work ranges from precisely detailed pen & ink to bold, flowing colors on glass.
Ancient Futures
Ancient futures represents the idea of humans not learning from their past! Climate change mainly.
12.5x13x12.5 - Mixed media
“The Opiate Loop” is a piece describing my personal downfall and fight with opiate addiction
The Opiate Loop
“The Opiate Loop” is a piece describing my personal downfall and fight with opiate addiction
Stippled Pen & Ink and watercolor on 140lb watercolor paper.*
“The WiFi Loop” is a piece articulating the addiction to technology and the harm done by Social Media, False information and Propaganda
The WiFi Loop
“The WiFi Loop” is a piece articulating the addiction to technology and the harm done by Social Media, False information and Propaganda
Stippled Pen & Ink and Acrylic Ink on Canvas board
The Politician
A subtle nod at propaganda as it being Part angler fish using its light by luring in its prey, it’s prey thinks it’s going to be a meal for themself, when actually they get close enough they are snatched up and dragged into their shell!
The Voter
Cut The Dogma Anchor
Inspired By 1970’s comic book art and the effects of religious dogma, christofascism, and the over all negative consequences of the Abrahamic religions
Pen and Ink