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Stained Glass Windows & Princess Diana w/ Joe Average
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Born in Victoria in 1957, Joe began signing his artwork as Joe Average when he was 19 years old. He has been an important contributor to the B.C., Canadian and international art scene since the mid 1980s, when an HIV diagnosis, complete with an uncertain life expectancy, moved him to focus exclusively on his art. His pop-art has captured the attention of international art critics, royalty, celebrities, and the public. His work is a visionary kaleidoscope of colour, creativity and compassion.
Living with HIV for the past 20 years, the self taught Joe Average has earned international recognition as an advocate for AIDS, an artist, and a noted philanthropist. His art was featured on a 1996 Canadian Stamp which was also the conference image for the 1996 XI International Conference on AIDS.
Over the years he has received numerous awards and honours. He was the recipient of a 1993 Jessie Award, and has been officially presented to Prince Charles and the late Princess Diana at Rideau Hall. In 1994, The City of Vancouver bestowed him with a Civic Merit Award. In 1998 Joe was recognized by the Governor General of Canada with the Caring Canadian Award. In 2002 he was presented with the Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal for Outstanding Community Achievement. Also in 2002, then Mayor Philip Owen issued a civic proclamation designating Nov. 3, 2002 as Joe Average Day. In 2004 Joe became a member of the Royal Canadian Academy (RCA) of Artists and won its prestigious RCA award. In 2019 he designed the Equality Coin for the Royal Canadian Mint. Also in 2019 Joe received the B.C. Medal of Good Citizenship. in 2021, Joe received the prestigious Order of British Columbia.
In addition to Joe’s significant contributions as an artist and philanthropist, by sharing his personal story, he has quietly raised awareness of what it means to live with HIV /AIDS. His moving, painful honesty has encouraged his fellow Canadians to support community projects and has helped raised the profile of men and women who have struggled with isolation, rejection and stigma associated with AIDS.
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