"Ketsueki" reviewed in UB Spectrum

Published November 16, 2018 This content is archived.

"Bringing blood to brushes Joshua Diamond’s journey through self expression and education"

Joshua Diamond, who's exhibition "Ketsueki" (Blood) in the Department of Art' Project Space, is interviewed in UB's "Spectrum" newspaper.

"Most art students go to Michael’s to pick up supplies, but Joshua Diamond goes to the local butcher.

His supplies include blood –– sometimes even his own.

Diamond, a senior environmental design major, previously attended a school in the midwest for phlebotomy in search of steady work and out of personal interest. His solo art exhibit “Ketsueki” is open from Nov. 7-16 at the Center for the Arts gallery. “Ketsueki” translates to blood in Japanese and the show features a variety of art mediums including his use of blood, sculpture and steel..."