Bio

Josh Wald, is a multi-talented, artist who works and lives between New York, Lisbon, and Cape Cod.  His diverse and eclectic collection of works showcase his versatility and creativity.

Josh, was raised in Cape Cod, and graduated College with a B.A. in Marketing/Liberal Arts, from the University of Tampa, 2001. He fell into work as a New York City fashion model in the summer of 1998, and his quick success pushed him to move to the city after graduation. Signed by IMG he embarked on a 26 year long career as an international supermodel traveling the world and working for brands such as Giorgio Armani, Salvatore Ferragamo, Versace, Dolce &  Gabbana, D&G, Carlo Pignatelli, Brunello Cucinelli, Canali, Paul Smith, Gianfranco Ferre, Nautica, Liz Claiborne, DKNY, Esprit, Kenneth Cole, John Varvatos, Victoria Secret, Bloomingdale's, Barneys, Saks Fifth Avenue, and many more.

He’s worked with global icons such as Gisele Bundchen, Heidi Klum, Salma Hayek, Christy Turlington, Annie Leibovitz, Richard Avedon, Peter Lindbergh, Mario Testino, Steven Meisel, Bruce Weber, Paolo Roversi, Tim Walker, Terry Richardson, and many others.

Josh has been featured in publications such as GQ, Esquire, Details, Maxim, Vogue, L’uomo Vogue, Vanity Fair, Numero, Men’s Journal, Men’s Health, Forbes, The New Yorker, Men’s Style, Men’s Wear, Out, Playboy, among others.

The international nature of the fashion career and his passion and dedication to the sport and “art” of skateboarding has colored his creative narrative and allowed him to pull the cultural and subcultural influence that contribute to his work.

As an artist, Josh engages in various forms of visual expression and pursues mediums outside of his comfort zone with childlike awe and passion fueled by a rebellious spirit.

As a painter, Josh expresses his artistic vision through a technique he terms “Push Painting”.  The process begins with a painting on glass, wet paper is then pushed into the painting and removed leaving an abstract image with a unique nappe texture. The piece is either finished there, or residue from the painting on glass is layered upon a dry “Push Painting” to reveal a new, layered abstraction. The visual element of his work suggests a dedication to this proprietary craft as he explores themes that have been confronting in his life.

In 2018, Josh was asked by an employee of Chuck Close to put together a body of work for a show. Out of 50+ pieces, 25 made it to the Solo show titled, Misphits, that ran a block long, at the New Stand, on the Bowery in New York, NY (in what was the old Patricia Fields). Wall art, “Push Paintings'', sculpture, multimedia, and an audio/video installation blessed the space, exploring themes like ‘Pop Culture’ and the exploitation of subculture, an all-too-familiar subject for the avid skateboarder turned fashion star, turned musician/artist.

With the exploitation of subcultures in mind, Josh explores both art for commerce and art for art’s sake. “It’s important,” he says, “to remember the innocence and magic of creation, which can get lost in a world of capitalism and commerce.”

The musical dimension of his artistry adds another layer to his creative profile. Josh was self-taught; he writes, sings, produces, mixes, and plays all of your standard instruments, as well as some unconventional. He owned and ran his own professional music studio in Williamsburg, BK from 2007 to 2020, where he briefly did jingles for; Kenneth Cole, DKNY, The Children’s Place, Macy’s, Ann Taylor, Clarks Shoes, before deciding to embark instead on his own solo projects.

In 2007 Josh released his first of many projects that would follow, Mama’s Boy Goes Digital, Of Hearts. He co-wrote, produced and sang on the project with featured singing guest, Rachel Platten. Then released three of his own albums under the name, 'Dream Louise' after his late grandmother: Dream Louise (self-titled), Synth-Etic, and Epiph-O-Matic.

Through his rich tapestry of experience and creativity, Josh is committed to exploring the boundaries of artistic expression. His projects, spanning various locations and mediums, underscore his ability to weave together a diverse range of medium and influence.

“A heck of a guy”, says Nicole Hitchins of Source Studios..

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