Justin Long

For the past few years, the works of young American artist Justin Long have explored nautical history. Inspired by shipbuilding techniques, whaling culture and maritime trade routes, his interests lie on our continent’s Northeast coast. During his residency, Justin Long wishes to study local nautical history while learning the traditions and knowledge of its mariners. In order to breathe life into this rich past, his work will incorporate ebbing methods such as scrimshaw sculpture.

Biography

Justin Long was born in Miami, Florida, in 1980. He completed a B.F.A. in Time Based Media on the Florida International University and an M.F.A. in Photography and Media on the California Institute of the Arts. His work has been exhibitied throughout the United States.

Recent exhibitions

2012	Bow Movement, Hollywood Art and Culture Center, Hollywood, Florida, USA Spin(naker) Theory, Michael Jon Gallery, Miami, Florida, USA
2009	From Sea To Shining Sea, Twenty Twenty Projects, Miami, Florida, USA
2008	The Coma Off Point Loma, Jace Gace, Portland, USA Then be called 10 times a donkey, and a mule, and an ass, and be gone or I’ll clear the world of thee, D301 Cal Arts, Valencia, California, USA