Josh Keyes (born August 17, 1969 in Tacoma, Washington) is an American contemporary artist who works with painting, drawing, and installation art. He currently works out of Oakland, California. His work has been described as “a satirical look at the impact urban sprawl has on the environment and surmises, with the aid of scientific slices and core samples, what could happen if we continue to infiltrate and encroach on our rural surroundings.” While many reviews point out the environmental commentary of his work and his handling of animals, Keyes explains that much of his imagery comes from old science-fiction movies and textbooks from the 1940-70’s.

Fontana was born in Seattle, Washington and raised on Bainbridge Island. He began his interest in art at a young age. During his teens he commuted to two High Schools in order to study graphic design, photography, sculpture and life drawing. After graduating in 1994, he pursued his education of life in the streets of Seattle and Portland as a Graffiti Artist. After about 4 years of being in and out of towns and community colleges, Fontana chose to attend Otis College of Art and Design in Los Angeles in 1998. Four years later Fontana left with a BFA in Communication Art/Design at the top of his class with the “Best in Show” award that is presented upon Graduation in 2002. During School he worked as an Art Director at a design firm, Abound LLC, and also as an Art Director at a Fashion/Lifestyle Magazine, Metro Pop. Recently Fontana had worked as an Art Director at a young men’s apparel company, Drifter. In January of 2003 he became self-employed as a fine artist and designer. He spent the next 5 years developing his unique style and becoming well known aound the So Cal gallery scene and companies as a rising artist and designiner. After pursuing his career and vision in LA for 9 years he has recently returned to his roots on Bainbridge Island, Washington. He is now expanding his studio to more design services like furniture, home furnishings, sculpture and others.

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