Justin Sobion

Caribbean, New Zealand based artist Jusin Sobion uses mainly acrylic, oil and ink in his artistic practice. 

" 'Kōkako in my garden' artwork represents a rebirth in my new space, a new country, Aotearoa. I moved to New Zealand in 2019, and as time moves on, slowly but surely, I am privileged to call it home.

Coincidently, I have moved to the North Shore (a former strawberry field back in the day) where every morning I am
awakened by the sound of native birds “singing sweet sounds of melodies pure and true”, perched upon the trees and the green foliage. My world remains frozen in time, as I ponder – Why did it take so long to be here?"

5 MINUTES - 5 QUESTIONS - 5 ANSWERS

Do you have a favourite colour?
Colours yes -  Red, Yellow and Green (the colour of the Rastafari and Ethiopian flag). Also Black.

How do you take your coffee?
From the Blue mountain hills (Jamaica). With coconut milk.

Is there something you can’t live without in your studio?
Music. I love to listen to music while painting. It gives me the inspiration to work. Time also flies when you listen to music and paint at the same time. 

Who is your favourite artist of all time + now? Why?
Canute Caliste. He was a native painter from the island of Carriacou in Grenada. His paintings were simple, rustic and flamboyant. He even wrote a description of each painting under his art work in a local patois/dialect. I am happy to own one piece of his work. His work is very expensive now.

5 words that explain you or your art?
Roots. Culture. Intuitive. Flamboyant. Cheerful.

 

 


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