JUSTIN WINKEL

Bio

Meet Justin Winkel, a self-taught multi-disciplinary artist whose work serves as a powerful antidote to the enduring impact of grief and loss, through the healing of his nature inspired abstracts. Justin is known for his prolific, varied, and widely intimate painting practice. He has tested the boundaries of color, form, texture, and abstraction. Justin explores the intersection of painting, sculpture and photography, making extremely gestured art that is rich in color and texture. Justin often works at a monumental scale and one of his most significant innovations may be his reversed painted glass art and sculptures. Layering and erasure are often critical to his practice. Justin's fused artistic practice is centered around a common theme—the duality of the preservation of nature and oneself.

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Artist Statement

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His self-taught journey as an artist began while going through a difficult period in his life. Through painting he was able to express his emotions and process his grief from losing his father and grandmother within 8 months of each other.  Art provided Justin with a sense of purpose once again. In 2015, just two years into his painting career, Justin opened his Art Studio and began his journey as a professional artist. Now Justin paints from a place of love and peace and creates works of art that are derived from his personal experiences. 

Justin Winkel's art speaks to the universal human experience, transcending cultural and geographical boundaries. In every brushstroke and sculpted form, he crafts a narrative that resonates with the perpetual cycle of healing and growth, urging us to find beauty even in the midst of profound sorrow. Through a wide range of artistic mediums, including painting, sculpture, and mixed media, Justin explores the intricate nuances of grief and loss. His art serves as a cathartic expression, capturing the fragility and resilience of the human spirit in the face of profound sorrow. Encouraging viewers to grasp the essence of their experience, his pieces invite the viewer on a journey through their own personal emotional realms.

In summary, his work serves as a conduit for emotional healing, offering viewers a transformative experience that transcends traditional artistic boundaries.

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