Justin Gaffrey is a contemporary sculptural painter whose work defies traditional categorization — merging painting, texture, and dimensional form into a highly physical visual language. His unique approach and materials set his work apart from that of modern artists.

Quick Facts
• Contemporary Sculptural Painter and Sculptor
• Based in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
• Known For: Sculptural Painting and Sculpture
• Mediums: Heavy-Bodied Acrylic, Dimensional Paint, Metal Sculpture
• Studio Practice: Self-Taught Artist
• Available Works: Original Paintings, Sculpture, Commissions, Books, Limited Editions
• Collaborations: Private Collectors, Interior Designers, Architects, Hospitality Groups, Luxury Residential Projects, Commercial Developers, Art Consultants, Corporate Collections, Real Estate Staging Professionals, Museums, Institutions
• Gallery Location: 21 Blue Gulf Drive in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

Based in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, along the Gulf Coast's Scenic Highway 30A, Gaffrey is recognized for his fearless experimentation, tactile surfaces, and expressive process-driven compositions.

His studio welcomes both collectors and casual visitors, offering an engaging experience for anyone interested in contemporary art. Working primarily with heavy-bodied acrylics, fabricated materials, and custom-developed techniques, Justin creates artworks that blur the boundaries between painting and sculpture.

Originally a chef and restaurant owner, Justin's creative path evolved organically into a full-time studio practice rooted in instinct, experimentation, and relentless material exploration. Largely self-taught, he developed a signature sculptural painting approach using custom tools, dimensional paint application, and proprietary mediums that give each work a uniquely physical presence.

His paintings consistently celebrate the landscapes, wildlife, and coastal energy of the Gulf Coast, earning Justin a devoted following of collectors.

Justin Gaffrey's creative work has progressed from earlier pieces to expansive compositions, now embracing curated exhibitions, striking sculpture, and dynamic collections driven by motion, natural forms, mythology, abstraction, and the tactile impact of texture.

Today, Justin Gaffrey's work is acquired internationally and showcased in galleries, hospitality venues, private collections, public installations, publications, and collaborative design ventures.

His paintings are known for their striking presence, intricate interplay of colors, and his ability to transform light, texture, and motion into captivating visual encounters. Noteworthy testimonials and media coverage further emphasize his influence in the art world.

Beyond the studio, Justin continues to explore new ideas through sculpture, publishing, live painting, community involvement, and the development of Gaffrey Art Material — a professional paint line born directly from his sculptural studio process. Visitors can experience his creative process first-hand at the Justin Gaffrey Gallery and are encouraged to follow his latest work on social media and through newsletters.

Whether creating intimate studies or monumental installations, Justin approaches each artwork as an evolving exploration of material, emotion, and human connection through paint.

 

 

For collector inquiries, commissions, exhibitions, or gallery visits, please contact Gallery Director Maxine Orange at maxine@justingaffrey.com

Solo Exhibitions & Installations

2026–27 Rosemary Beach Sculpture Exhibition, Crab 1939 by Justin Gaffrey, selected by a national sculpture jury for a one-year exhibition, October 2026, Rosemary Beach, FL

2026 Emerald Coast magazine cover story, event, and sculpture exhibition

2026 Justin Gaffrey Sculptural Painting Collection Volume Two, Published Book

2025 LIMINAL, The space between illusion and reality featuring 27-paintings, 40-studies, 2-large sculpture installations, JG Gallery, FL

2025 Native Species of 30A — A Collection of Original Animals, Odd People, and Places That Linger, JG Gallery, FL

2025 Unframed: A Curated Evening of Art & Architecture, Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County, Corcoran Reverie, Santa Rosa Beach, FL

2024 Lakescape and Seascape Expedition, Art Exhibition, JG Gallery, FL

2023 Ikebana Animals, Animal Forms and Botanical Elements, JG Gallery, FL

2022 Justin Gaffrey Sculptural Paint Collection Volume One, Published Book

2021 Absurd Forms, A Celebration of Unexpected Realities, JG Gallery, FL

2019 Life Still, JG Gallery, FL

2019 Moon Show, JG Gallery, FL

2018 Glen Allen Cultural Arts Center, Glen Allen, VA

2017 Absurd Forms, JG Gallery, FL

2016 Waves Still/Movement, JG Gallery, FL
Curate Grand Opening, JG Gallery, FL, and Exhibition Dreams, Aventura, FL

2015 Metal, Paint and String, JG Gallery, FL

2007 Featured Artist, Florida Arts & Culture, Florida Department of Cultural Affairs, Tallahassee, FL

2006 Artist of the Year, Walton County, FL

2014 Glen Allen Cultural Arts Center, Solo Exhibition, Glen Allen, VA
New Sculptures, Solo Exhibition, Tennessee Art League, Nashville, TN

Public Art and Agency Collaborations

2026 WaterColor Inn & Resort, Hospitality Public Display and Art Installation, St. Joe Resort Properties, featuring seventy sculptural paintings since 2012. Santa Rosa Beach, FL

2026 The Pearl Hotel, Rosemary Beach, Hospitality Public Display and Art Installation, St. Joe Resort Properties, Sculpture installation since 2016, Rosemary Beach, FL

2025 Grayton Beach Art Exhibition & Live Painting Events, Santa Rosa Beach, FL

2025 The Bal Harbour Pop-Up Shops, Hospitality Public Display and Art Installation, Live artist performance, Nashville, TN

2024 Point Washington Medical Clinic (PWMC), Art Installation, as part of a public art initiative facilitated by the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County and National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) grant

2020 Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) Permanent Installation and Painting Collection, Panama City, FL

2018 Underwater Museum of Art (UMA), Permanent Installation and Painting Collection, South Walton Artificial Reef and underwater museum environment, Association and Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County