Justine Turnbull

“My paintings are informed by the inevitable decline into chaos of all that we build – physical structures, relationships, dreams. Even our own bodies and the universe abide by the same principle”.”My paintings are informed by the inevitable decline into chaos of all that we build – physical structures, relationships, dreams. Even our own bodies and the universe abide by the same principle.

These breakdowns, both large and small, occur regularly throughout our lives. Unseen forces and motivations conspire against us and lead us to change. And so we rebuild…

I create open-ended compositions that allow the viewer to bring their own associations to the work but always strive for a sense of discomfort; a reminder that we and all our efforts are meaningful, but beyond our control.”