# Event Details - **Event Name**: Joseph Grice- "Reverence" - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 21 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Joseph Grice, illustrator from Jamestown, New York. "-Reverence-My bird paintings are a tether between the natural world, and human emotion. Each piece represents a moment in time along the plot of a story both untold, and well known. Determinism, bravery, wisdom, strength, beauty, and joy are among the traits portrayed in these anthropomorphic characters. They are reflections of ourselves, displaying traits and lessons that we can admire and live up to. They represent a reminder that clarity can come from the smallest of moments, and that we are all connected to nature in an ancient way. These bird portraits explore what it means to be truly human, through the lens of ornithological illustrations." "​My family is very creative, and I was surrounded by art and music throughout my entire life. I have always created images from as far back as I can remember. I would watch my mother and older brother draw and paint. I knew it was part of who I was, and that I would be doing it for the rest of my life. I became obsessed with books by Arnold Lobel and Shel Silverstein, bringing their influence with me into adulthood. I would also read through field guide books by Jamestown native, Roger Tory Peterson. His scientific bird studies would end up inspiring my most recent work. Spending much time in nature would give me an appreciation for wildlife, and a desire to continually connect with nature through my work. ​I graduated with my AS from Jamestown Community College in 2007, and received my BFA from SUNY Fredonia in 2010. My concentration was in Fine Art, however my love for illustration has continued to have an influence on the style and look of the work I create. My primary subject matter for the past 10 years has focused on birds. I feel as though birds are like living paintings, with their bright colors and patterns, I am always in awe of the complexity that each species displays. I also feel as though birds represent a certain type of freedom that humans are fascinated by and possibly long for in some way. ​After teaching at a fine art studio in Charlotte, NC, I have since relocated back to my hometown of Jamestown, where my wife and I had our first child and purchased our first home. ​In September of 2022, I completed an artist residency at Roger Tory Peterson Institute, and had a solo exhibition there from June-October 2023. I was able to study Roger Tory Peterson's original works spanning his entire career from the 1930s through the 1990s. I created a series inspired by my findings at RTPI, and have gained a lifetimes worth of perspective and inspiration from the residency. ​My latest work holds up a mirror to allow us to see the traits that we see in ourselves, reflected in the birds that surround us. Choosing a conceptual, story-telling approach to ornithological illustration that balances the aspects between traditional scientific imagery and contemporary art." ​https://www.josephgrice.art/ - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/westfield/joseph-grice-reverence/200030123813426 - **Event Categories**: art, fine-arts, exhibitions, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 13 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Westfield - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: 40 S Portage St, Westfield, NY, United States, New York 14787 - **lat**: 42.32081 - **long**: -79.57785 - **full address**: 40 S Portage St, Westfield, NY, United States, New York 14787 ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Joseph Grice- "Reverence" - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/39ef04e1163335cfaa215cdd318f3396421de1f6ae2558e7d30a7b3f7b765e36-rimg-w1200-h1680-dc484858-gmir?v=1786476649 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Joseph Grice- "Reverence" being held? - **A:** Joseph Grice- "Reverence" takes place on Fri, 21 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Fri, 21 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm at 40 S Portage St, Westfield, NY, United States, New York 14787. - **Q**: Who is organizing Joseph Grice- "Reverence"? - **A:** Joseph Grice- "Reverence" is organized by Patterson Library Octagon Gallery. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Joseph Grice- "Reverence" is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Westfield, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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