Artist Statement
Throughout my past, thoughts have wandered into open countryside, cluttered cityscapes, and places in between. In my wanderings, I observe the surrounding social and physical landscape to develop a deeper understanding of its present state. As I reflect on rural memories, life merges with the city, and my past and present connect to create a clear perspective. With the medium of serigraphy, I express my observations of social and physical landscapes using photographic and paper stencil techniques. I also evoke changing atmosphere within skies using a variety of monoprint techniques. Within my work, the sky provides a link between countrysides and cityscapes to connect rural residents and metropolitan citizens. The urban and rural structures represent both loss and growth within the Midwest. My work also emphasizes the need for social and environmental change within the contemporary landscape.
Artist Bio
Justin Marable was raised in Robinson, a northeastern Kansas farm town. Throughout his childhood and adolescence, Justin learned and wandered within the boundaries of his hometown, observing the landscape and landmarks of the surrounding areas. Printmaking, particularly serigraphy, have become his methods to express social issues and past recollections in and around the Midwestern landscape. Justin graduated from KU in May 2005 with a B.F.A. in printmaking. He currently resides in the Kenwood neighborhood of Topeka with his wife and two daughters. He works full time at his home as an artist, husband, and father.
NEWS
Contemporary Realism Exhibition in KCMO
The State of Contemporary Realism group exhibition will be opening on the First Friday of July 2nd at Hilliard Gallery, 1820 McGee St., Kansas City, MO 64108 from 6-10 pm. The show will run through July 30th. Here is an explanation from the gallery about the show: Contemporary Realists choose subjects from daily life or that will have meaning to modern audiences.Generally speaking, Realism is an intent to portray ordinary contemporary life, with attention to individual and regional eccentricities.
Exhibit opening at Strecker-Nelson Gallery...
Lisa Grossman & I will be be exhibiting new Collaborative Works with an opening on Jan. 15th 5 - 8 pm in Manhatttan, KS. Check out our collaborations. http://www.strecker-nelsongallery.com/Artists_nu/GrossmanMarable/GrossmanMarableSS/index.htm and my individual work that will be on display through Feb. 27th! http://www.strecker-nelsongallery.com/Artists_nu/Marable/MarableSlideShow/index.htm
Exhibition at Mulvane Art Museum
My first museum show opens Friday July 3rd! Hope you can make it that night, or before it comes down on October 25th. I will give some brief remarks at 5:30 on July 3rd and the opening should last until 8ish. The museum is located at Jewel and 17th Street in Topeka, KS. If you would like to know more about what is going on at the Mulvane (and see what super famous artists are also having shows) visit www.washburn.edu/mulvane Have a great day!
Exhibit at Muchnic Gallery in Atchison
I will be having another solo exhibition opening on Friday May, 15th at the Muchnic Art Gallery in Atchison, KS. The gallery is run by the Atchison Art Association and is located at 704 North 4th St., Atchison, KS 66002. The opening will be from 5-7 pm and will remain in the gallery until June 10th. The work is a collection of past and recent prints. Check out the gallery at http://www.atchison-art.org/muchnic
Exhibit at Carnegie Arts Center
I will be having a solo exhibition April 25th - May 30th at Carnegie Arts Center in Leavenworth, Ks. The title of the show is "Present Circumstance" and will consist of both past and present work. The opening will be on April 25th from 6 - 8 pm. The arts center is located at 601 South 5th St., Leavenworth, KS 66048. Hope to see you there!
Now Showing at Wonderfair Gallery!
I have several new works on display at Wonderfair Gallery and How!, 803 Massachusetts, Lawrence, KS 66044 in the basement of the Casbah Market. The show title "In a Sea of Change" opened on Thursday, Dec. 4th and will run to the end of January. Check out www.wonderfair.com for a few images and my statement for the show. The gallery is a true gem in the region and should not be missed. Hope you can make it there to share in the wonder that is Wonderfair!
Prints at Warehouse 414
I also have some prints displayed at Warehouse 414 in downtown Topeka. The space is beautiful and the best venue to show art in town (that's just my opinion). It is a definite cool spot in Topeka not to be missed. The warehouse sells revamped vintage furniture that is unique and tasteful. Check out the space and art at 414 S. 2nd St., Topeka, Ks 66606.
Exhibit at Carter Art Center in Kansas City
I will be having another solo exhibition at Carter Art Center at Penn Valley Community College. It will be on September 5th and will be part of the First Fridays Art Walk. The opening reception will be from 6-9pm.
Exhibition at Rowhouse in Topeka
I will be exhibiting my prints at Rowhouse Restaurant in Topeka, 515 Van Buren. There will be an opening on Aug. 24th from 4-7pm. Delicious snack, beverages, and wonderful atmosphere will be provided. The work will remain in the restaurant through the new year so if you can't make it to the opening stop by sometime for an incredible meal. Check out the website and menu at rowhouserestaurant.net.
New Exhibit in Greensburg at 5.4.7 Arts Center
I will be exhibiting several new prints from June 3rd- July 12th in Greensburg, Ks. 5.4.7 Arts Center is a brand new building in the town. It is powered on sustainable energy of wind and solar and geothermal heating and cooling. There are many amazing aspects and details of the center that make it alone worth seeing. I will also have a closing reception and artist talk at the gallery on July 12th. The talk will be in the gallery at 6pm and a reception will follow from 7-9pm. It is a long drive for most but hopefully you can make it. Here is a link to the city's website which has links for the arts center and other things going on currently in Greensburg. http://www.greensburgks.org/
Group Print Exhibit in Topeka
I will have work as part of a group print exhibit at Beauchamp's Gallery and Frame Shop in Topeka, 3113 SW Huntoon St. The opening will be this Friday, Feb. 15th from 6-8pm. There will be lots of fantastic prints by well known printmakers of the past and present. Hope to see you there!
Exhibit at the new Merc Gallery
I currently have artwork displayed at the Community Mercantile in Lawrence, Ks, 901 Iowa St. The natural food coop is an amazing, unique, and conscious place to shop and visit. The store has just been recently renovated with a new cafe and many other new and exciting additions. Within the cafe, wall space has been designated for a small art gallery. Exhibits rotate every few months, so if you are in the area or frequent the coop often, check it out!
Opening dates and times
As I said previously, I am posting the specific dates and times of the exhibits. In Kansas City at Apex Gallery in Crossroads Dentistry, I have a show that opened on October 18th and will be up through Dec. 18th. The first artist reception has come and gone, but there will be a second reception on Dec. 7th, 6-9pm during the First Fridays Gallery Walk in the Crossroads District. On November 16th, 5-7pm in Wichita, I will have another show opening at the Wichita Center for the Arts, 9112 E. Central, Wichita, KS. 67206. This show will continue through January 6th. A third exhibit will then open on November 30th at Signs of Life Gallery in Lawrence, 722 Massachusetts St., Lawrence KS. This will be my first solo exhibit at Signs of Life and the gallery will be filled with new and past work. Opening time I am not sure but anywhere between 6 and 10pm would be a good time to come. Hope to see you at one of the many!
Upcoming Shows in October and November!
I will be having work in multiple venues this month and next. The first exhibition will be at Apex Art Space at Crossroads Dentistry in Kansas City on October 18th. I will have two openings at this space, one during both November and December First Friday Art Walks. Another exhibit will then be going up at the beginning of November. The official opening for that show will be Nov. 16th at the Wichita Center for the Arts. The third exhibition will be at Signs of Life Gallery in Lawrence at the end of November. The opening for this show will be on November 30th. I will post more details as I figure them out as far as times for all these openings, but for now mark your calendars for all or any of these shows and hopefully I will see you at least at one.
Upcoming Lawrence gallery opening
I will be exhibiting a new work in a brand new gallery opening in Lawrence called 6 Gallery. 6 Gallery at 716 1/2 B. Mass. St. (the old Richard's Music space) will be having its inaugural show "Thresholds" featuring 42 artists with Lawrence connections. 6 Gallery will be having six group shows annually, each with a different unifying theme or concept. Donations to Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Douglas County will be accepted. The grand opening of the show and gallery will be the evening of September 7th, 7-10pm. The work I will be showing is brand new unlike anything I have done. Come check it out!
Exhibit at The Bourgeois Pig
I will be having a new show open on July 22nd at 7pm at the Bourgeois Pig at 6 E 9th St. in Lawrence the show will be in the space until August 26th. The show will be be called 'Alternatives'and will exhibit lots of new work including drawings and prints all dealing with ideas about alternative energy and transportation.
Lawrence Neighborhood Exhibit
On February 3rd a new group exhibition at Signs of Life Gallery in Lawrence will be opening. The exhibit will feature art created by 5 to 6 local and regional artists including me. The art will depict various scenes within a mile radius of the gallery in downtown Lawrence. There will be photographs, paintings, and prints with an array of subject matter within the neighborhood.
Highland Community College Art Exhibit
My solo exhibit at Highland Community College in Highland, Kansas from January 2nd-31st, is now on display. The work will be exhibited in Yost Gallery on campus. The college is located at 606 W. Main, 66035. I will be having an artist reception on Jan. 13th 6-8pm for those who would like to meet or for those who live in the area.
Golden Maps : Roadside Treasure
My solo exhibit at the Olive Gallery in downtown Lawrence is currently on display. The show is filled with new prints as part of a larger installation on the walls of the gallery. Don't miss it, there are only 2 more weeks. The show will be up through Nov. 29th.
