Josh Agle (aka Shag)

Josh Agle (probably better known as Shag, a contraction of the last two letters of his first name and the first two letters of his last) is a painter, illustrator and designer working in Southern California. His initial intention to establish a career as an illustrator-for-hire was sidetracked when his original paintings began to garner considerable attention from galleries and collectors. Since his first solo gallery show in 1997, Shag has had successful solo exhibitions in the United States, Europe, Japan, and Australia.

The paintings themselves celebrate consumerism and consumption on vividly colored, sharply rendered panels; the characters drink, smoke and eat in lavish, stylish surroundings. But Agle see the visuals of his work as window-dressing or stage scenery. He's more concerned with the narrative of the art. "Most of my paintings are set in the middle of a story or situation - characters are interacting and reacting to each other and to outside events". Agle doesn't offer too many clues about the stories, preferring that the viewer create his or her own narratives to fit the situations.

Currently Shag paints in a large studio with panoramic views of a wooded valley in the hills above L.A., part of a mid-century modern home which he shares with his wife and two children. He is currently creating paintings for upcoming exhibits in New York, Paris, and Tokyo.

	Jonathan LeVine Gallery Five Year Anniversary Group exhibition Feb 27 thru Mar 27, 2010
	True Self Group Exhibition curated by Gary Baseman Gallery I Oct 24 thru Nov 21, 2009 Opening Reception - Saturday, October 24th, 7-9pm
	Shag Voyeur: New Paintings by Shag Gallery I Solo Exhibition Nov 22 thru Dec 20, 2008 Opening reception - Saturday, November 22nd, 7-9pm
	RUAS DE SÃO PAULO: A BENEFIT ART AUCTION Sponsored by Brazil Foundation and Jonathan LeVine Gallery Jan 31 thru Jan 31, 2007 Event at The Newspace, 530 W 21st Street, NYC Wednesday, January 31st from 7-10 pm
	Shag: Donna Con Bambino Solo Exhibit Nov 18 thru Dec 23, 2006 Opening reception - Saturday, November 18th, 6pm-9pm
	Pop Pluralism Grand Opening for NYC debut of Jonathan LeVine Gallery Feb 5 thru Mar 5, 2005 Opening reception - Saturday, February 5th, 6pm-9pm