The Justin T. Russo Collection
About the Artist
Justin T. Russo is a New York based artist and illustrator, who some may recognize from the LOGO series Fire Island. His work ranges from portraiture to caricature, drawings and oil-based painting. Justin's work mainly focuses on the Jazz Years, capturing the idealism and iconography of World War II: idols and their power.
Justin's art also delves into the culture of the gay psyche. Particularly with his recent foray, the Beard Project, examines what it means to be a modern gay man with facial hair in New York.
The artist has also examined and explored the plethora of cultural and nostalgic moments of the 1990's. With quick gouache and ink illustrations, Justin playfully captures a period of time that gave society a breadth of utter silliness.
Most recently, Justin has combined the art of the pinup (and beefcake) with politics. By de-sensitizing famous presidents and campaigners, Justin aims to make a heavy topic more light and fun.
Justin T. Russo's collection with The Queenly NFT features Grid feature Kissing The War Goodbye, The Animal Paper Series, TRUMP, CLINTON, and Kong. 5% of net proceeds from sales of NFTs in this collection will benefit The Ali Forney Center.
About The Collection
Justin offers a capsule collection for The Queenly NFT. Highlights of his work include pieces from his the cheeky animal/pinup mash up “Jungle Swing,” paired drag illustrations of Donald J Trump and Hillary Clinton, an ink sketch of Kong, and a mural commemorating World Pride 2019.
Justin T. Russo
Jungle Swing - Elephant, 2018
Mixed Media
Justin T. Russo
Jungle Swing - Lion, 2018
Mixed Media
Justin T. Russo
Jungle Swing - Zebra, 2018
Mixed Media
Justin T. Russo
Jungle Swing - Gazelle, 2018
Mixed Media
Justin T. Russo
Politics are a Drag - Donald, 2016
Justin T. Russo
Politics are a Drag - Hillary, 2016
Justin T. Russo
King Kong, 2016
Justin T. Russo
World Pride New York Mural, 2019
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