Turtle Wizard
Artist Statement
Joseph Hilmert, known in the creative community as Turtle Wizard, is a Michigan-based multimedia artist whose work bridges surrealism, abstraction, and visionary storytelling. With over 18 years of artistic experience and 3+ years fully dedicated to his creative practice, Turtle Wizard explores themes of transformation, duality, mysticism, and the connection between the physical and spiritual worlds. His vibrant, layered canvases often feature archetypal figures, sentient animals, sacred geometry, and playful psychedelic motifs, inviting viewers into immersive narratives that spark both curiosity and reflection. A regular presence at Michigan festivals and galleries, Turtle Wizard continues to cultivate a body of work that is both deeply personal and collectively resonant, building community
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