Justin Ellis
Bio
Justin Ellis, the artist in residence at The Brooklyn Collective, was born and raised in Charlotte, North Carolina. His journey to becoming the artist in residence began during tumultuous protests over the loss of George Floyd. Unemployed due to COVID and looking for work, he was asked to create window installations for The Brooklyn Collective windows ruined during protests.
He pulls inspiration from the fluidity of nature and while he prefers collage work, Justin is currently working with oil, pastels, chalk, and graphite. Art has always been a part of his life and he currently enjoys the daily freedom to create as he is inspired.
As the only current visual artist in residence at the Brooklyn Collective, Justin has gone from creating during quick lunch breaks to showcasing his work locally and internationally. Additionally, he enjoys creating specialized pieces for commission work.
Justin enjoys the opportunities to grow as an artist and is grateful for the opportunities before him through The Brooklyn Collective.
@Jus10_ellis
JustinGregoryEllis3@gmail.com
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