Almine Rech Gallery

16-08-2018: www.alminerech.com/artists/283-justin-adian

Justin Adian

  • , Metronome, 2015
    Oil enamel on canvas over ester foam
    101,6 x 63,5 x 7,62 cm
    40 x 25 x 3 inches
  • , Welch, 2015
    Oil enamel on canvas over ester foam
    104 x 147 x 7,62 cm
  • , Pickett, 2015
    Oil enamel on canvas over ester foam
    182,88 x 109,22 x 22,86 cm
  • , Either Way, 2015
    Oil enamel on canvas over ester foam
    172,72 x 93,98 x 15,24 cm
  • , RPM, 2015
    Oil enamel on canvas over ester foam
    144,78 x 88,9 x 15,24 cm
  • , Nuptuals, 2015
    Oil enamel on canvas over ester foam
    127 x 190,5 x 15,24 cm
  • , Pull, 2015
    Oil enamel on canvas over ester foam
    190,5 x 50 x 7,62 cm
  • , Drifting, 2015
    Oil enamel on canvas over ester foam
    109,22 x 187,96 x 15,24 cm
  • , Wayfaring, 2015
    Oil enamel on canvas over ester foam
    121,92 x 198,12 x 20,32 cm
  • , Two Piece, 2015
    Oil enamel on canvas over ester foam
    58,42 x 71,12 x 7,62 cm
  • , Tipt, 2015
    Oil enamel on canvas over ester foam
    20,32 x 30,48 x 5,08 cm
  • , Tie, 2015
    Oil enamel on canvas over ester foam
    47 x 180,34 x 17,78 cm
  • , Rounder, 2015
    Oil enamel on canvas over ester foam
    114,3 x 119,38 x 20,32 cm
  • , Almost there, 2015
    Oil enamel on canvas over ester foam
    215,9 x 68,58 x 7,62 cm
  • , Bear claw, 2015
    Oil enamel on canvas over ester foam
    68,58 x 86,36 x 7,62 cm
  • , Blossom, 2015
    Oil enamel on canvas over ester foam
    22,86 x 25,4 x 7,62 cm
  • , Birdie, 2015
    Oil enamel on canvas over ester foam
    60,96 x 66,04 x 15,24 cm
  • , Casual, 2015
    Oil enamel on canvas over ester foam
    66,04 x 58,42 x 7,62 cm
  • , Double Down, 2015
    Oil enamel on canvas over ester foam
    91,44 x 144,78 x 15,24 cm
  • , Lilly, 2015
    Oil enamel on canvas over ester foam
    12,7 x 20,32 x 7,62 cm
  • , Low land, 2015
    Oil enamel on canvas over ester foam
    182,88 x 27,94 x 7,62 cm
  • , Nomad, 2015
    Oil enamel on canvas over ester foam
    33,02 x 48,26 x 12,7 cm
  • , Partial, 2015
    Oil enamel on canvas over ester foam
    144,78 x 27,94 x 7,62 cm
  • , Low Fruit, 2015
    Low Fruit, 2015 oil enamel and spray paint on ester foam and canvas
    73,66 x 78,74 x 10,16 cm
  • , 3 out of 4, 2015
    oil enamel and spray paint on ester foam and canvas
    48,26 x 45,72 x 5,08 cm
  • , Daffy, 2015
    oil enamel and spray paint on ester foam and canvas
    73,66 x 76,2 x 10,16 cm

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.

Exhibitions

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