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Meet The Makers - Justin Alsadek
Keeping It Wild
Justin’s journey began in Harrisburg Pennsylvania in a home where creativity and music were encouraged. His desire to create led him on a path towards art school. He graduated from Pennsylvania College of Art and Design in 2007 with a bachelor’s in fine art photography. Since then, it has become a life practice for Justin to take off to new places spreading his art along the way. He has the fortune of seeing many beautiful places in and out of our country. The exotic and geologically astounding sites he encountered inspired many of his pictures and paintings. After 8 years of steady travel, he landed in Ocala, Florida with his wife and son, where his art career unexpectedly blossomed. After more than a decade of commissioned-based portrait work, he is now making a living with his work, traveling to art festivals, doing gallery shows, and creating large public murals like the one he will complete in downtown Brooksville. The mural will feature native wildlife and Brooksville’s signature tangerines.
Each mural in our campaign highlights the beauty of the Florida Wildlife Corridor and the town’s importance in protecting this global treasure. The area surrounding Brooksville is a critical link in the corridor and is a refuge for many species of plants and animals. It is also a renowned destination for outdoor recreation. To highlight Brooksville’s role in protecting the nearly 18-million-acre Florida Wildlife Corridor, award-winning artist Justin Alsedek will create the largest mural in the history of Brooksville on the walls of City Hall. This endeavor is in partnership with Brooksville Main Street, the City of Brooksville, and the Hernando County Arts Alliance.
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