Justine

Born near Disneyland, California, Justine went to San Francisco State University and studied Theatre Arts BA. It was through her research in costume that she became interested in Japanese art and design, especially textiles and the hundred shades of indigo. She went to Japan to study with a master artisan of the kimono using yuzen, shibori and roketsuzome. Later, in Hong Kong her creative practice was influenced by the tropical environment filled with light and noise, her work became more abstracted clear and bold in colour.

 Justine makes her own non-toxic fermentation indigo vats using a centuries old formula, plant dyes and pigments from the Earth on washi, wool, silk and contrasts this with industrial materials- cast iron, steel, concrete. This engages her in a dialogue that creates a deeper connectedness to being. The tension of light, ephemeral and heavy dark industry produces a emotional experience.