Joseph Cunningham

Joseph Cunningham is a Canadian multidisciplinary artist whose work explores the intersection between the physical world and the spiritual self. Rooted in observation, reflection, and curiosity, his art asks timeless questions: What does it mean to be human? What is consciousness? Where does the sacred meet the material?

Raised in a blue-collar town and deeply influenced by global travel, Eastern philosophy, and ancient traditions, Joseph’s work weaves together symbols of mortality, lust, divinity, and transcendence. His artistic language draws from the Northwest Coast formline tradition, which he studies and practices in British Columbia, while also exploring Japanese aesthetics, carving, and Zen philosophy.

Joseph’s primary materials—acrylic and fabric—carry both accessibility and symbolism. Fabric, as one of humanity’s oldest forms of expression, reflects identity, class, ritual, and memory. Acrylic allows immediacy, spontaneity, and evolution. Each work becomes a living dialogue with the viewer, designed to change over time and mirror one’s inner growth.

His practice is deeply spiritual. He views himself not as a creator in the egoic sense, but as a vessel—his work guided by a higher consciousness that moves through him. Jos...

Apprenticeship with Salish Carver, Gerry Sheena (Current)

Fine arts certificate (honors)
College of New Caledonia, Prince George , BC
CANADA

Solo Exhibition:
2019 Omineca Arts Center, Prince George, British Columbia

Group Exhibitions:
2019 Art for Advent, Murze magazine

2018 Quickie, James Black Gallery
Vancouver, British Columbia

2018 Bienniale International du Carnet d’Artiste,
Societe d’art et d’histiore
deBeauport
Quebec City, Quebec

2018 Beauty is (pain)t, College of New Caledonia
Prince George, British Columbia

2017 Sleep is over shaded, College of New Caledonia
Prince George, British Columbia