Justin Duerr
Justin Duerr | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1976 |
| Genres | Punk rock, indie rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, artist, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Drums, percussion, vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 1994–present |
Justin Duerr (born 1976, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States) is an American artist, musician, and writer. A fixture of both the underground punk rock and outsider art scenes in Philadelphia for decades,[1] Duerr is best known for his research into the Toynbee tile phenomenon as depicted in the 2011 documentary film Resurrect Dead: The Mystery of the Toynbee Tiles. His musical and artistic output includes albums with various groups and numerous art works.[2][3]
Biography
The youngest of two brothers, Duerr was raised in rural Adams County, Pennsylvania, in a barn partially built by his parents. His early interests included pigeon rearing and art. In 1994, he fled rebelliously to Philadelphia and became involved in the local punk squatting scene.[3]
Following his move to Philadelphia, Duerr began publishing his zine Decades of Confusion Feed the Insect, featuring his poetry, essays, and drawings.[4][5][6] He established himself as a visual artist, developing a trademark style on highly detailed black and white posters drawn with Sharpies.[7][8][9][10][11][12] He also began his long-standing interest in the unexplained Toynbee tile phenomenon at this time.[3]
Duerr's earliest Philadelphia-based musical groups included Eulogy, Aviary 3, and One Rat Brain. Beginning in 2000, he formed the punk group Northern Liberties with his brother Marc Duerr and long-time friend Kevin Riley; the group has released numerous albums and toured extensively since.[13][14] Other projects followed thereafter, including the Vivian Girls Experience with fellow artist Enid Crow, Kat Klix, and Erode and Disappear.[15][16]
Filmmaker Jon Foy began documenting Duerr's research into the Toynbee tile phenomenon in 2005.[17] The resultant feature, Resurrect Dead: The Mystery of the Toynbee Tiles, was selected for the 2011 Sundance Film Festival in the U.S. Documentary category, and won the category's Directing Award.[18] It was released theatrically by Focus Features the following year.
References
- ^ Kroll, Yoni. "Duerr-onomy: The World According to Justin," Abinka.com, September 2003.
- ^ "Not Quite 20 Questions with Justin Duerr". Circleintosquare.com. Retrieved September 11, 2013.
- ^ a b c Resurrect Dead: The Mystery of the Toynbee Tiles. Film. Dir: Jon Foy. Focus Features, 2011
- ^ Fertig, Tami. "Thinking Outside the Book :: Cover Story :: Article :: Philadelphia City Paper". Archives.citypaper.net. Retrieved 2012-07-29.
- ^ Lloyd, John. "Not Your Routine Zine Scene," P.A.W. Print, August 2004.
- ^ "/WUVT-FM 90.7/ - An Interview with Justin Duerr of Northern Liberties". Wuvt.vt.edu. Retrieved 2012-07-29.
- ^ Zheng, Lin (2011-11-10). "Arts Top 5: Best of Philly Zine | 34th Street Magazine". 34st.com. Retrieved 2012-07-29.
- ^ Rapa, Patrick. "Fit To Print". Archives.citypaper.net. Retrieved 2012-07-29.
- ^ "Extended Interview with Justin Duerr". WHYY.org. Retrieved 2013-10-27.
- ^ Rochester, Katherine (2012-04-11). "You'll Need a Magnifying Glass for "Stranger Things Have Happened" at Gallery 309". Philadelphia Weekly. Retrieved 2013-10-27.
- ^ Schwartz, Chip (2012-09-02). "Justin Duerr unfurls his tale for open studios at Traction Company". Knight Arts. Retrieved 2013-10-27.
- ^ Karas, Katie (2009-03-04). "visual art: Song-Story Images". Philadelphia City Paper. Retrieved 2013-11-09.
- ^ Amorosi, A.D. (2006-03-02). "Taking Liberties - In the cave with Philly's rock extremists". Philadelphia City Paper. Retrieved 2013-10-27.
- ^ Wallen, Doug (2008-01-16). "Live Music: Northern Liberties". Philadelphia Weekly. Retrieved 2013-10-27.
- ^ "suckers and biters". suckers and biters. Retrieved 2012-07-29.
- ^ "Bad Subjects: Dawn of Decades". Bad.eserver.org. 2001-11-15. Retrieved 2012-07-29.
- ^ Rose, Joel (September 23, 2006). "Toynbee Tiles Mystery Resurrected in Philly". NPR. Retrieved September 11, 2013.
- ^ Dec 01, 2010 at 11:12 am. (2010-12-01). "2011 Sundance Film Festival Announces Films in Competition | Sundance Film Festival". Sundance.org. Retrieved 2012-07-29.
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External links
- Justin Duerr's website
- Toynbee tile documentary website
- Northern Liberties band website
- Justin Duerr at IMDb
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