Biography

Justin Henry (*2001, Philadelphia) is a Black queer artist living and working in Philadelphia, PA. He is a graduate student from University of the Arts earning his BFA in photography and minor in Art Education. He is well versed in digital photography and moving images while utilizing his fine art skills to create surreal photographs.


Work

Justin’s work involves afro-surrealism and the impact of the black consciousness. He uses storytelling to create diverse portraiture and commercial work. Commercially, he has worked with Comcast, Fanatic, and Nouvel Heritage. 

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EXHIBITION

2023

Group

Sojourn, Student World Impact Film Festival, Jun 18 - 25

Sojourn, Icebox Project Space, Philadelphia, PA, April 13 - May 4


FEATURED IN

Lori Waxman, 60 Wrd/Min Art Critic (2023)

University of the Arts, Underground Pool Issue 11  (2021)

University of the Arts, Life at UArts (2021) (video)

University of the Arts, Student Profile (2021)

AWARDS

University of the Arts, Trustee’s Award, Excellence in Arts (2019 - 2023)

University of the Arts, School of Art, Christina Marie Cullen Scholarship (2022 - 2023)

University of the Arts, Photography Department, The Barbara Blondeau Memorial Grant (2022)

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