Artist Profile: Justin Bland
Overview
In enclave.consequence.Cu, Justin Bland constructs a deeply textural and layered exploration of memory, decay, and societal imprints. The mixed-media collage, created on linen adhered to wood, acts as a tactile archive of fragments—found materials, distressed textiles, and obscured writings—that mirror the passage of time and the weight of human experience.
The work evokes an archaeological discovery, where the remnants of past lives and forgotten stories are embedded into the surface, partially concealed by layers of paint and organic deterioration. Through a process of erasure and reconstruction, Bland invites viewers to decipher the overlapping narratives within the piece. The cryptic elements—handwritten notes, torn imagery, and raw textures—suggest the fragility of memory and the inevitable forces of consequence.
With its rich, expressive surface and nuanced interplay of materials, enclave.consequence.Cu challenges viewers to consider how history, both personal and collective, is preserved, altered, and ultimately transformed.
Featured Artwork Vault Bushwick Gallery
Artwork Title: enclave.consequence.Cu
Year of Creation: 2024
Medium: Mixed media, collage on linen adhered to wood
Dimensions: 30 x 40 x 1.5 inches
Current Location: Rosamond, CA