More Marker Madness: Justine Ashbee
You might recall a couple of weeks ago our post about Charlie Kratzer’s basement - a white-walled masterpiece that he “upgraded” with a handful of Sharpie markers and a lot of spare time. The article about Kratzer also reminded me of Justine Ashbee, an amazing artist who’s work I’d seen before but not written about yet. Why the tie-in? Well, Justine’s chosen medium also happens to be…Sharpie markers.
Of course, the medium is where the similarities end. While Kratzer’s work displays a sketch-like interpretation of real-world characters, Ashbee focuses on far more abstract shapes. The impressive part? She just walks up to a wall and starts drawing. Her pieces are flowing, organic interpretations of the world around her, and her use of variations of color adds another layer of depth to her already impressive work.
Have a look at her site to explore more of her works, or keep an eye out at your local galleries. It looks like she’s already had a couple of pieces at Pierogi in Brooklyn.
