BLINK ARTIST GUIDE

Justine Tjallinks

Justine Tjallinks (The Netherlands, 1984) The unusual is often ignored or disapproved of by the public. The work of Justine Tjallinks gives expression to the fact that it is ok to be different and that this is something to be embraced and encouraged. She aims to capture the uniqueness of individuals and the diversity of human beauty. Inspired by the craft of various master painters, from the Golden Age to the Magic Realistic painters from the 20 th century, her artworks feature muted colours, detailed surfaces and balanced compositions. Fashion is often used as additional means of expression. These means, corresponding with the normative idea of beauty, serve to encourage the viewer to come closer to the uniqueness of the depicted individual than he or she would maybe do in real life. Although Tjallinks’ works depict different models, they are also self-portraits. They reflect the way she deals with events that take place in her life. The most tangible part of the artist lies in the