Born in Lithuania and based in Denver, Colorado, Justas Marcink is a contemporary artist whose practice explores the intersection of personal fascination and cultural commentary. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Art from Metropolitan State University of Denver and is currently a resident artist at The Temple Studios in Denver’s RiNo Art District.
Marcink utilizes art to investigate his enduring obsessions with a diverse range of subjects, transforming curiosity into visually compelling narratives. His work engages themes of identity, irony, and authorship while questioning traditional notions of fine art through the strategic use of appropriation and graphic design.
Working primarily in large-scale formats, Marcink creates bold and immersive compositions that immediately capture attention while inviting deeper examination. Beneath their playful and accessible surfaces lie nuanced layers of meaning, often infused with wit, satire, and tongue-in-cheek commentary. Through this dynamic balance of visual impact and conceptual depth, his work encourages viewers to reconsider familiar imagery and engage with the complexities embedded within contemporary culture.
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Education
2018
B.A. in Art, Metropolitan State University of Denver, Denver CO
Artist Residency
2018 - Current
The Temple Studios, Denver CO
Solo Exhibitions
2026
Flesh Machine, The Storeroom, Denver CO
2024
Weapon of Choice, Spce 13 Gallery, Denver CO
Group Exhibitions
2026
TEKNO BEIGE: A Visual Affair, Leon Gallery, Denver CO
2025
Mudd Club, Lane Meyer Projects, Denver CO
2024
Ppl I Met Online, Spce 13 Gallery, Denver CO
2018
Failures, Platte Forum, Denver CO
Articles
2024
Voyage Denver: “Meet Justas Marcink of Denver,” August 6, 2024
Shoutout Colorado: “Meet Jay Bryant, Gallery Owner, SP_CE 13,” December 3, 2024
2021
Shoutout Colorado: “Meet Justas Marcink - Artist,” April 27, 2021
JUSTAS MARCINK
For all inquiries, contact justasmarcink@gmail.com