Joe Average is a self taught artist born in Victoria in 1957 but is now based in Vancouver. He began signing his colourful and bold Pop inspired paintings as Joe Average at 19 years of age. He was diagnosed with HIV at 27 years of age. Realizing the power to heal in Art, three years later he decided to commit himself his Art full time. On May 29, 2004 he was awarded the prestigious R.C.A. Award by the Queen for is his contribution to the Arts and to The Gay Community. His march flags for rallies have lined the streets and bathed the events in joyful hopeful colours and banners. His Art continues to delight and inspire across North America.

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