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Josie Azuma

I’m a classically trained painter plus self-taught abstract artist focusing on minimalist abstract painting and collage. I am inspired by the colors of nature, light and darkness, the perfectly paired historical architecture of New Orleans against its tropical organic backdrop, music and lyrics, interior design, and life in general.
My work focuses on abstracting objects into their simplest shapes, often using color gradients to blend those shapes into a composition, while using subtle texture to create interest. This reflects my personal struggle to live a more simplified, present, and focused life. My process is always searching for harmony and equilibrium without losing the creative edge that unexpected forms and colors can bring, a sense of spontaneity to break up my natural tendency towards perfection.