Bua's Style

Justin Bua has an abstract style in that he doesn't try to portray realistic dimensions of people. The people in his paintings are bent, distorted, and reminiscent of a cartoon style of drawing. His work is highly active and engaging, always depicting people in the middle of an activity, whether it be playing an instrument or dancing. He makes heavy use of light and shadow, as the focal points of each painting appear to be the brightest spots; as he works outwards, the amount of light decreases and the corners are heavily shadowed. Finally, Bua avoids using straight lines in favor of more distorted angular or curved lines, thereby discarding any sense of realism and creating a deeply imaginative feel in his work.