SHAG

SHAG, (a name which comes from the last two letters of his first name and the first two letters of his last name, Josh Agle), is a product of the sprawling suburbs of Los Angeles, California.  He was born a little to late to experience the culture and styles which have always fascinated him and are present in most of his illustration and paintings.   Shag is intrigued with the slick commercial art and advertising of the late '50s and '60s and he strives for a tight, clean and well-crafted appearance to his work.

Shag is currently completing work for solo shows in Los Angeles, Oslo and Tokyo.   A live production of music and dance inspired by his artwork, Shag With a Twist, recently opened at the Los Angeles Theatre Center to rave reviews.  In September, Chronicle Books will release Shag: The Art of Josh Agle, a monograph of his career as an artist.