Joshua Abelow makes abstract paintings that feature a mix of geometric patterns, angular bursts, and stick figures that awkwardly vibrate up and through the picture plane. Josh talks about balancing broadness and specificity in his work, writing and the futility of artist statements, his curatorial project and exhibition space Freddy, the value of maintaining a routine, and the similarities between making a mixtape and making a painting.

Joshua Abelow, Untitled, 2020, Oil on linen, 54h x 72w in. — Joshua Abelow, *Untitled*, 2020, Oil on linen, 54h x 72w in.