About

Justin Wilson is a 27-year-old visual artist with over seventeen years of experience, primarily devoted to mastering digital collage as his core fine-art practice. Based in the Tampa Bay Area of Florida, his work bridges handmade and digital processes—blending sketches, painted textures, and physical materials with both sourced and original photography to create intricately layered compositions.

Justin’s creative process often begins with sitting on a concept for 1-2 days before planning how to bring it to life digitally. He typically starts with a sketch, which he either imports directly into Photoshop or uses as a guide while sourcing and manipulating images from his personal library or curated stock materials. He gravitates toward digital tools for their ability to push his concepts beyond the limitations of traditional media.

At age 22, Justin was diagnosed with stage IV Ewing’s Sarcoma—an aggressive bone cancer with a survival rate of less than nine percent. Surviving against the odds profoundly reshaped his artistic vision, deepening his awareness of life’s fragility and reinforcing his respect for existence. While introspection and the human condition had always been central themes in his work, his battle for survival made resilience and a profound appreciation for being alive inseparable elements of his creative practice.

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