Justin Lees

Justin Lees, Born 1981, lives and works in Mulubinba / Newcastle, Australia.

Justin Lees is an accomplished painter, sculptor, designer, and photographer whose work has captivated
collectors and art enthusiasts both in Australia and internationally. Based in Newcastle, Australia, Lees’
abstract expressionist style combines vibrant colour palettes, bold brushstrokes, and textured layers, inviting viewers into an exploration of memory, nature, and the emotional landscapes of human experience.

A self-taught artist, Lees has held over 10 solo exhibitions since 2004, consistently drawing attention for his distinctive visual language. His work is deeply rooted in his personal reflections on nature and inner experience, blending harmony with the chaos of life in a way that feels both raw and profound. Whether working on large-scale canvases or more intimate pieces, Lees’ paintings are immersive, evoking a visceral emotional response in those who view them.
Between 2008 and 2014, Lees took a brief hiatus from full time painting, focusing on commission pieces and group shows while exploring new creative directions. His re emergence in 2019 as the Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) Artist in Residence where he created works inspired...

EXHIBITIONS
2023 - I Saw Your Ghost Tonight, Wester Gallery, Newcastle
2021 - I Spent The Better Part Of A Decade Not Knowing Myself, Blackstone Gallery, Newcastle
2021 - I See Shades Of Green Near The Cliff, Onwards Gallery, Newcastle
2020 - As We All Play Parts Of Tomorrow, Blackstone Gallery, Newcastle
2019 - Divergent Interpretations, C Studio Gallery Newcastle
2008 - Choose Yer Poison, Sushi & Cigarettes Art Space, Newcastle
2007 - Lovemetal, Sushi & Cigarettes Art Space, Newcastle
2006 - Haggard, Volume Art Space, Newcastle
2005 - Bang Bang, Volume Art Space, Newcastle
2004 - Heartagram, Volume Art Space, Newcastle
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2024 - COLLECT, The Lock Up, Newcaslte
2024 - Side Gallery, Brisbane
2024 - Project 90 Gallery, Sydney
2024 - Hue & Cry, Geelong
2024 - Ever and A Day, Wester Gallery, Newcastle
2023 - Ornament, Leda Gallery, Newcastle
2023 - All Together Again, C Studios Gallery, Newcastle
2023 - Echo - Side Gallery, Brisbane
2023 - Project 90 Gallery, Sydney
2023 - Summer Salt, Newcastle Art Space, Newcastle
2023 - Art In Mind, Brick Lane Gallery, London
2023 - Modern Epic, Wester Gallery, Newcastle
2023 - COLLECT, The Lock Up, Newcastle
2023 - Unframed, Newcastle Art Space, Newcastle
2022 - 5 Years & Onwards, O...