Image by Kelsey Kradel
Here For The Story is Justin Schaffer (b. 1987), an American artist and designer whose interest in art and self-expression began with skateboarding as an adolescent. This introduction to the DIY scene, punk rock counter-culture, and homemade videos continue to inspire and inform his work today. Justin's work is an admiration for the details that often go unnoticed. His work reflects the beauty he finds in minimalism, emptiness, and isolation. His process consists of creating stories from curated experiences of moments he’s collected. He lives in Denver, Colorado, and works out of Spilt Milk Studios.
Curated Exhibitions
2020 | ReCreative, Currents, Denver, CO (postponed)
Solo and Two-Person Exhibitions
2018 | Alto Gallery, in the in-between, Denver, CO
Group Exhibitions
2021 | Arvada Center, Viral Influence, Denver, CO [audio tour]
2020 | LENSCRATCH, Self-Quarantining, Virtual
2020 | Trve Brewing, Black Ink, Denver, CO
2017 | Birdseed Collective, 100+, Denver, CO
2017 | Birdseed Collective, 100+, Denver, CO
Publications
2024 | Public Displays of Affection, published by Benschop Books
2018 | in the in-between, self-published
2017 | Noticer: Issue 0, self-published
2017 | Noticer: Issue 0, self-published
Press
2018 | Six Arty Things to Do and See This Week, Denver Westword
For info, prints, or commissions contact justin@hereforthestory.com