Drawing upon themes of identity, spirituality, and connection to the natural world, Justina’s artwork serves as a visual exploration into identity, the essence of the “true self” and the concept of being a "human being" rather than a "human doing". She primarily employs gouache, acrylic and chalk and often incorporates mixed media components such as wire, and natural elements into her work.
Her artistic vision emerges from a diverse array of references, from wrestling with and celebrating her curls, curves, and curiosities to explorations of pattern, cubist abstraction, and magical realism.
Through her work, Justina seeks to uncover and uproot binary thinking and inspire herself and others to embrace creativity, celebrate diversity, and honor the interconnectedness of all living things.
Photo by TRAMP.studio
“Presented by Art Wolf Gallery, Blakeney’s recent body of work, which touches upon the harrowing Eaton Fire, plays with shimmering water, rolling hills, voluptuous silhouettes, and of course the show’s namesake bloom, which becomes a transformative symbol of optimism, replenishment, and strength on Blakeney’s canvases.”
— Architectural Digest
“Celebrated for bringing the LA boho movement mainstream... Blakeney’s recent body of work is centered in an otherworldly realm... shaped by deep personal transformation, including the 2025 Eaton fire.”
—Wallpaper Magazine