Red and white

This work is about sex. Red and white describes the balance of coloured circles against a pink background. It separates sets out three colours used in a monochromatic scale. The colours and tones reflect post coital bliss and the idea of being separate and one at the same time.

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Justin Bishop was born in Newcastle in 1975 and graduated USQ Toowoomba c.2000. He worked in the Arts sector in Queensland as an artist and arts worker holding positions of Director of Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery, Exhibitions Manager of Cairns Art Gallery and Director of KickArts Contemporary Arts (now Northsite).

While based in Cairns, Justin played in bands, organised gigs, recordings and tours. During the pandemic he moved into working in the signage industry. Its materials and concepts of developing and displaying an image opened new pathways for his practice.

Justin considers himself a returning artist, that is returning to feeling confident to exhibit again and make meaning by making artwork.

He currently lives and work on Gurambilbarra Country (Townsville) and maintain an arts practice across multiple disciplines.