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Artist Statement:
Inspired by photographs, I
paint portraits of myself,
close friends, and a variety
of foods in which I consume on
a daily basis. These elements
are convenient for me to
access, but I feel that what
is closest to you can define
who you are. There is a sense
of isolation felt within each
piece, which helps to showcase
the subject in its purest
form, without any
distractions. To help further
enforce a strong presence, I
choose to work larger than
life and include a vast array
of detail. It is very
important that the image is
able to speak for itself, all
alone.
My initial intention is to
document the subject matter,
but my abilities as a realist
painter are a crucial element
within the overall experience
of my work as well. The photo
process allows me to set the
proper lighting and placement,
but instead of simply copying
the photographic itself, I
strive to locate elements of
the subject that may have been
flattened by the camera and
extenuate the overall depth of
the form. The ability to
paint from a photograph and
somehow enrich the visual
experience of the image is the
challenge I live for. ...
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Artist Exhibitions:
A Portrait Series - Gallery
688 - San Francisco, CA.
(2011)
Salon Show de Refuse - San
Francisco, CA. (2011)
AAU Annual Spring Show - San
Francisco, CA. (2009-11)
Arata Fine Art Gallery Group
Show - San Francisco, CA.
(2009-11)
Cross Currents Art Exhibition
- Alemeda, CA. (2010-11)
The Ohio State Fair Art ...
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Artist Galleries:
The Arata Fine Art Gallery
450 Columbus Ave.
San Francisco, CA. 94133...
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Justin Yanke Biography:
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Age
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27
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| Gender |
Male
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| Status |
Committed
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| Children |
99
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| Religion |
Deism |
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| Education |
Masters of Fine Arts |
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| Hobbies / Interests |
Painting/reading/writing/eating healthy |
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| Favorite Artistic Medium |
Painting Oil
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| Favorite Arthistory Movement |
Contemporary Realism - (1965 - 1975)
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| Favorite Visual Artist |
Chuck Close
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| Favorite Work of Art |
Chuck Close
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| Biggest Artistic Inspiration |
The life and work of Andy Warhol. |
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| Why Did You Become An Artist |
I am determined to present the world with my artwork. |
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| Your Personal Biography |
Justin received his BFA from The Columbus
College of Art & Design in 2006. He left the
school with a strong focus in photorealistic
portraiture created primarily with the use of
graphite pencil and watercolor. After graduating,
he participated in group shows with The Ohio
Art League from 05 through 08,which allowed
his portraits to hang in such spaces as The
Columbus Museum of Contemporary Art in 06.
Devotion to his craft led Justin to recieve his
MFA in Figurative Painting from Academy of
Art University in 2011. Aside from exhibiting
his work as a professional painter, Justin is
eager to begin a successful teaching career in
the arts. |
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