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Josh Bashford’s practice begins not in the studio, but in movement — along the roads between Little River and Christchurch, in the shifting light across the lakes, and in the quiet act of observing. These moments are gathered, not documented, forming a lived memory that becomes the foundation of each work. 

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Back in the studio, the process is both physical and intuitive. Large woodblocks are carved by hand, allowing imagery to emerge gradually — birds, waterways, human forms — often revealing themselves over time rather than being strictly planned. Each mark carries a sense of rhythm and repetition, echoing both landscape and lived experience. 

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Working primarily with woodcut and monoprint techniques, Josh embraces a meditative approach, where carving, inking, and pressing become acts of reflection. The works are layered with meaning — drawing on themes of family, faith, gathering, and connection to the natural world — creating pieces that feel both grounded and quietly transformative.​

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Rather than capturing a single moment, each artwork holds a sense of unfolding. This is where details shift, reappear, and deepen the longer you sit with them.