Justice Howard: Unveiling the Raw Beauty of Darkness
Three decades strong, Justice Howard isn’t your average photographer.
The world renowned photography of Visual Artist Justice Howard is a journey through all things dark and beautiful. Now entering a third decade as one of the few cutting edge photographers unopposed to risk, Justice’s work is a breath of fresh air in an increasingly stale digital age, harkening back to the days of pure, unadulterated photography. Delving far beneath what first meets the eye is Justice’s specialty, and it is she who is responsible for thousands of iconic images of a multitude of memorable personalities, both obscure and insanely famous.
She is possessed of a transcendent gift that enables her to effortlessly affix the essence of her subjects’ human frailties, as well as their triumphs, upon the film. Laying bare for the viewer much more than mere inked flesh, Howard’s works are evocative pieces of art that appeal to everyone from the casual observer to the most refined aesthete. Entire venues, from a posh Washington D.C. watering hole, to the upscale Lord Balfour Hotel in South Beach that graces her art as 30 foot wall murals in 64 of its rooms, have been designed from the ground up in shrine-like reverence for her imagery. Many museum shows and over 65 gallery shows to her credit, her work is rightfully recognized for its unique flair for the dark and edgy nature of raw imagery.
Justice Howard: Unveiling the Raw Beauty of Darkness
Justice is a visual artist, a rebel with a lens, who leads you on a captivating journey through the dark and beautiful corners of the world. In an age saturated with digital manipulation, Justice is a breath of fresh air, a champion of pure, unadulterated photography.
Beyond the Surface: Capturing the Essence
Justice doesn’t just capture faces, she captures souls. She delves beneath the surface, revealing the triumphs and vulnerabilities that weave the tapestry of human experience. Her iconic portfolio boasts a stunning array of subjects, from legendary musicians like Waylon Jennings and Dave Navarro to Hollywood icons and unforgettable personalities.
She’s the sound of rapping pipes on a Harley Davidson, her shutter snapping powerfully like the whip-crack from a Dominatrix. A rebel with a lens, 10 years sober and a passion for iconic imagery.
Art for Every Eye
Justice’s work transcends boundaries. It speaks to the casual observer, the art aficionado, and everyone in between. Her evocative imagery has found its home everywhere from museum walls to sprawling 30-foot murals, transforming entire venues into shrines to her unique vision.
Step into Justice’s World
This website is your gateway to experiencing the captivating, edgy world of Justice Howard. Explore her diverse portfolio, delve into the stories behind the photographs, and discover a true visionary who isn’t afraid to push boundaries and capture the raw essence of life.
The Sound of a Shutter, the Crack of a Whip
Imagine a Harley ripping through the night, its pipes echoing raw power. That’s the energy Justice brings to her photography. She’s a force to be reckoned with, a 10-year sober rebel passionate about capturing the unfiltered beauty of the world.
Sonny and Justice Friends to the End
I met Justice in the mid ’80s and she had just lost her motorcycle. I was able to help her acquire a new Shovelhead with her insurance pay off. I picked her up in San Francisco and she rode on the back of my bike across the Oakland Bay Bridge enroute to a Harley dealership in Oakland.
There were two Electraglides on the showroom floor at that time and I liked the black one but she was partial to the candy apple red FLHS belt-driven 1340cc Electroglide and that was the one she wanted and did buy. A very large motorcycle with fat bob tanks and a wideglide front end, over 1,000 pounds of Harley Davidson which was a pretty big bike for a girl 5’3” and 130 pounds.
She was one of the first women I ever met who rode her own motorcycle. It also didn’t hurt that she was a hot little blonde at the time.
I left for a trip to prison in the early ’70s and again in the mid ’80s, another trip to prison, where I had much better contact with her. Lots of calendars and photos until my release in ’92 would arrive from her via the prison mail. From then on, until now, Justice and I have always been in contact with each other.
She has come to Arizona to take photos of my wife and myself a couple of times and has stayed with us during each of these photo excursions.
The very best thing I can say about her photography would be simply this. I have a photo of my wife Zorana and myself transposed onto a metal plate that is 21 x 15 inches. It is hanging in my kitchen where I see it every morning when I have my first cup of coffee. Justice took the photo in Arizona and it is my favorite photo
of us that I own.
Thank you Justice.