Artists
Justin Lees
A talented artist working in illustration, print, sound and installation.
Justin Lees
Justin Lees
Justin Lees
Justin Lees
Justin has a unique drawing style and his stories and illustrations mainly feature himself as the main character. In addition to drawing he has a keen interest in watching animations, especially Pixar and Aardman animations, which are a huge influence in his work. Justin had success with his artwork from a young age, gaining a commission from Children in Need in 2012 to make Terry Wogan’s 70th birthday card and having his artwork shown as a backdrop to rock band ‘Inspiral Carpet’ gigs.
More recently Justin was commissioned by Manchester City Council during the 2020 lockdown to create a comic strip about his pandemic experience to share with people. He titled it, ‘An Ordinary But Artistic Young Man Vs. The Lockdown’ and you can read it here.
Justin’s most recent commission is with Bounceback Food, a charity fighting food poverty. Their fundraising recipe book, ‘Secret Dishes From Around the World 3‘, features Justin’s artwork.
Justin has his own website where you can view more of his latest work and read his blog: justinplees.com
You’ll also find his podcast on his website, where you can hear him talk about his work and exhibitions he’s visited.
Justin Lees's exhibitions and events
- Until It Looks Like This 17th Oct 2022
- The Behold! Room 9th Apr 2022
- You Can’t Stop Us! 20th Mar 2022
- Completely a Hustling Place 31st Dec 2021
- Cordially Invited IV 30th Nov 2021
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20:20 Print Exchange, Hot Bed Press
Salford,
2022. -
Technocolour
The Lowry,
2016. -
The Art of Nature
They Lowry,
2015.
My art is mostly about me as a character, besides anything that comes from my imagination!
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Zine
2023
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Books
2022
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We are delighted when people want to commission work from us and our artists. This can either be as a group project or an individual artist creating one of their unique pieces for you.
To find out more and to arrange a studio visit please contact Katherine Long on 0161 232 1223 or email katherine@venturearts.org
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