"Justine's desire to challenge and explore production processes has led to an informed, dual practice of method and creation. Deriving inspiration from primary research into new environments and foreign materials, Justine's work aims to question how we perceive the world, and how our eyes and social understandings may deceive what we see in front of us. Walter Benjamin's theory of Aura provides the core foundation for much of her practice, which is particularly evident in her recent casting works. The concept of the Aura implies authenticity, however, there is no authenticity without its destruction through mechanical reproducibility. Reproducible art replaces authenticity, with an added extra — unheard of perceptions are made possible."

Justine Melford - Colegate