Joel Olzak is a sculptor, book, and action artist who explores the history of human civilization, how humanity integrates with its environment, and where we are going. He tends towards natural and sustainable materials, emphasizing the history of craft involved in art and living, and how it can provide a better future for us all.

He has shown in group shows at The Dorsky Museum, Woodstock Artists Association and Museum, Unison Arts Center, The Widow Jane Mine, The Teaching Gallery at HVCC, the “Best of SUNY” show 2018 and 2019, and displaying work in pop-up exhibitions at Art Omi, in Ghent, NY, as well as in London.

Joel was born and raised in East Nassau, NY, and works and lives in Kingston. He has received a BFA in sculpture from SUNY New Paltz, and an AS in Fine Arts from Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, NY.