Justus Roe

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About Justus Roe

JUSTUS ROE (American, b. 1977) lives and works in Chicago. Art - Using a variety of mediums, Justus Roe creates large-scale artwork including interior and exterior wall paintings, sculpture, installations, and canvas painting exploring the intersection between wild style graffiti aesthetics and abstraction. Influenced by architecture, city grid systems, and abstract art, the works are reminiscent of aerial perspectives and metropolitan environments. Often in collaboration with architects, designers, curators and clients, Roe creates unique, iconic works of art that help to engage audiences and define specific environments. Roe’s interest in art started in the late eighties influenced by subway and street painting, and eventually went on to study Fine Art at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign and Media Arts MFA at Columbia. He keeps an active studio and public practice, and has created works in Los Angeles, Washington D.C, Toronto and throughout Chicago. Technology & Art Education - Justus Roe works as an Art and Technology educator in Chicago. Focusing on developing skills that empower, Roe creates engaging experiences and opportunities for students and faculty aimed at improving education. Roe has worked to develop and manage the Chicago Public Schools Gallery 37 Advanced Arts Education Program, the CPS Office of Art Educations All-City Arts Program, and is currently a technology coordinator for Chicago Public Schools.