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Justin Adian

The fine line between painting and sculpture is especially blurred in the work of Justin Adian, who produces abstract wall reliefs in vibrant palettes that oscillate between and borrow from the two artistic languages. Adian stretches painted canvas over ester foam, which is often mounted to a wooden support. The result is a puffy, geometric composition, often composed of multiple such forms. The works’ formal opacity is tempered by his use of industrial materials and unpretentious titles, which often reference his Texan upbringing.

Selected artworks

  • Justin Adian,                                      Nuptuals, 2015

    Justin Adian Nuptuals, 2015

    Peinture émaillée sur toile, mousse
    Oil enamel on canvas over ester foam
    127 x 190,5 x 15,2 cm
    50 x 75 x 6 Inches

  • Justin Adian,                                      Fire Opal, 2017

    Justin Adian Fire Opal, 2017

    Oil enamel on ester foam and canvas
    45,7 x 25,4 x 8,9 cm
    18 x 10 x 3 1/2 in

  • Justin Adian,                                      Silver Streak, 2018

    Justin Adian Silver Streak, 2018

    Oil enamel on canvas and felt
    119,4 x 99,1 x 6,4 cm
    47 x 39 x 2 1/2 in

  • Justin Adian,                                      Hemmed In, 2018

    Justin Adian Hemmed In, 2018

    Oil enamel on canvas and felt
    35,6 x 35,6 x 6,4 cm
    14 x 14 x 2 1/2 in

  • Justin Adian,                                      Black & Black & Pink, 2018

    Justin Adian Black & Black & Pink, 2018

    Oil enamel on canvas and felt
    33 x 22,9 x 6,4 cm
    13 x 9 x 2 1/2 in

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