Justin Brennan Artist Statement

My practice explores relationships and self-reflection, expressed through ambiguity and anonymity as I search for identity and purpose. Each painting begins with a sense of introspection and evolves as a direct extension of my inner world. The process is shaped by fleeting clarity, struggle, and material discovery—sometimes leading to the painting’s destruction and either its death or rebirth. Though the work may appear unpolished, it is intentionally raw, revealing the tension between vulnerability and transformation. In the end, I invite the viewer to find their own connection within the work.