Justin Bua

Based on the three paintings viewed in class, it appears that Bua's style is marked by intentional disproportion and deep, yet subdued colors. The paintings give off a certain sensuality that - at risk of stating the obvious - looks how jazz feels. Clearly, jazz musicians are recurring subject matter, so to some extent, he is probably attempting to transfer the sound of jazz into a more visual medium. The form in his painting is very organic and adds an abstract nature to his pieces. His paintings mostly avoid straight lines and opt for more distorted lines and angles that create a dreamlike feeling.