AJ Fosik

AJ Fosik was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. In 2003, he received a BFA in Illustration from Parsons School of Design in New York. In the years since, Fosik has lived in various cities across the country including Denver, Brooklyn and Philadelphia. He is currently based in Portland, Oregon.

Fosik’s artwork explores the powerful medium of language and metaphor to emphasize narrative and interpretation. Using wood and found materials, he creates figural, eclectic and intricately designed three-dimensional works that intrigue and provoke. Fosik’s animal subjects and anthropomorphized beings are built using a complex process in which each form is carefully handcrafted by arranging hundreds of pieces of individually cut and varnished wood, which the artist paints in vibrant colors and patterns. Sharp teeth, claws, and eyes emerge once the creatures are completed—some are constructed as freestanding forms while others are wall-mounted, referencing modern taxidermy practices. Evocative of American Folk Art and inspired by subversive cultural influences that shift complacency, Fosik’s work suspends comfort with the appeal of familiar symbols and images. In this dynamic tension, the art and viewer come together in an expanded definition of culture and assumption.

	AJ Fosik Time Kills All Gods Gallery I Solo Exhibition Oct 22 thru Nov 19, 2011
	URBAN ALCHEMISTS Group Exhibition + public mural project WYNWOOD WALLS 2516 NW 2nd Avenue, Miami FL Dec 1 thru Dec 5, 2010
	Jonathan LeVine Gallery Five Year Anniversary Group exhibition Feb 27 thru Mar 27, 2010
	Scope-Miami 2009 Scope Contemporary Art Fair Dec 2 thru Dec 6, 2009
	Beach Blanket Bingo - A Summer Mixer Group exhibition featuring work by over 30 artists Aug 5 thru Aug 22, 2009
	AJ Fosik At the Edge of Town Gallery I Solo Exhibition May 12 thru Jun 9, 2007
	RUAS DE SÃO PAULO: A BENEFIT ART AUCTION Sponsored by Brazil Foundation and Jonathan LeVine Gallery Jan 31 thru Jan 31, 2007 The Newspace 530 W 21st Street, NYC
	Jonathan LeVine Gallery at Bridge Art Fair Artists: Andrew Brandou, AJ Fosik, Andrew Schoultz, and Matt Haber Dec 7 thru Dec 10, 2006 Catalina Hotel and Beach Club, Miami, FL
	Jonathan LeVine Gallery presents "Friendly Fire" at Berman-Turner Projects in California Group show featuring works by Ray Caesar, Jonathan Weiner, Dan Kennedy, and AJ Fosik Oct 14 thru Nov 11, 2006 Opening reception - Saturday, October 14th Berman-Turner Projects, CA
	Sometimes I Just Want a Hug Gallery II Group Exhibit Nov 19 thru Dec 23, 2005 Opening reception - Saturday, November 19th, 6pm-9pm
	Daniel Peacock and AJ Fosik: Proof Denies Faith Gallery II Two Person Exhibit Jul 16 thru Aug 13, 2005 Opening reception - Saturday, July 16th, 6pm-9pm