Employing physical painting and digital media as means of expression, his work addresses culture regarding interpersonal relationships, sense of self, gender, and sexuality.
Pulling inspiration from autobiographical ruminations, often layered with irony and curiosity, he makes thematic use of societal ties to technology in relation to perception of reality.
Justin works intuitively, allowing each piece to develop its personality. He bridges internal and external by translating non-physical states into gestural figures, forms, markings, and patterns. His introspective narratives act as commentary that speaks to our commonality.
The Surel Mitchell Live-Work-Create District provides more seamless lives to artists and artisans, in which living space supports creativity and creative space supports lives. The District is distinct and supports live-work spaces, making our neighborhood a unique, creative center for the Treasure Valley.
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Join the Old Idaho Penitentiary for the 7th annual 32 Cells Art Show featuring brand new works by local artists inspired by the historic Idaho State Penitentiary and other locations around Idaho that feature in the true stories of those incarcerated during the Old Idaho Penitentiary's 101 years of operation. Artwork will hang on prison cell doors for viewing. All pieces will be available for purchase.
Admission is $10 at the door or online. All admission proceeds benefit Idaho State Historical Society education programs.
In this series I explore the art process of manipulation from a found technology source (hyper condensed time frame). Using tools to iterate imagery and generate something unexpected and further removed.
The Smalls on Walls series of 222 small abstract works created as a daily painting challenge to experiment and ultimately became something of a visual diary. Exploring artistic styles of abstract expressionism with painterly strokes, contemporary forms, and figurative work.
