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(3.62 - 198 votes)About Brandon:
Natural processes such as growth and decay have greatly influenced my role as creator, observer and intermediary. Collage and the transferring of photographic elements obscure the surface along with veils of paint, producing ambiguous, visually rich subject matter. Each mark on the canvas, whether unintentional or deliberate, forces the painting into a new context that is non-linear and shifting. The emergence of recognizable images or gestures is intended to provoke a sense of familiarity that echoes throughout the paintings.
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Sound Advice 43: Brandon Friend
We are pleased to present our 43rd installment of Sound Advice featuring Brandon Friend. Brandon is a Queens-based artist. Sound Advice 43 – Brandon...
Brandon Friend At Le Salon D'Art
Our homeboy Brandon Friend opens a new show, Deal or No Deal, at Le Salon D'Art tonight in the Lower East Side. Stop by and say what's up. 90 Stanton ...
Brandon Friend's Starving Artists
brandon friend sent us over images of 4 newly completed pieces from his starving artist series. in his words, they are all. “30″ x 30″ paintings...
An Opening In Queens
i was in new york this week and saw brandon friend's mfa thesis show opening at queens college (image here from the opening). it was a great show. his...
We are pleased to present our 43rd installment of Sound Advice featuring Brandon Friend. Brandon is a Queens-based artist. Sound Advice 43 – Brandon...
Brandon Friend At Le Salon D'Art
Our homeboy Brandon Friend opens a new show, Deal or No Deal, at Le Salon D'Art tonight in the Lower East Side. Stop by and say what's up. 90 Stanton ...
Brandon Friend's Starving Artists
brandon friend sent us over images of 4 newly completed pieces from his starving artist series. in his words, they are all. “30″ x 30″ paintings...
An Opening In Queens
i was in new york this week and saw brandon friend's mfa thesis show opening at queens college (image here from the opening). it was a great show. his...
wow!
Comment by nathania — September 24, 2008
layering is great, nice colors–the schoolroom children almost look like ghosts from a long-gone time.
Comment by johnnybotts — September 24, 2008
I think Brandon has a bright future ahead of him! Strong work young man.
Comment by Erik — September 23, 2008
I’ll say again…you’re stellar. congrats.
Comment by Andrea DeFelice — September 23, 2008
Fine area of your life.
Will be watching for other areas evolving in your life.
Comment by jpeek345 — September 23, 2008
Terrific art!
The soft colors & gentle layers are a very interesting combination with the “serious business” subject matter of the school room & the business man or politician preparing to make a public address. Both settings, the moment before an academic day begins & the moment prior to a public speaking event — most might associate with anxiety or having ones senses on high alert . . . The pinks & whites over the masculine figures are quite comforting to me–for some reason. They seem to predict & reassure me of a favorable outcome for these individuals. ‘Like the line from the well known Beatles tune–”When I find myself in times of trouble, Mother Mary comes to me–speaking words of wisdom–Let it Be . . .”
I look forward to following your work.
Comment by Linda — September 23, 2008
Wonderful mix of mediums. I love the layered quality of the scene, reflecting the layers we all have in our lives. A day-to-day study for us all.
Comment by Joan Froude — September 23, 2008
The layering almost gives it a dreamy, faraway aspect. I like it!
Comment by kendramama — September 23, 2008
Amazing, great to see you still making great art.
Comment by Brian Punger — September 23, 2008
I like your use of color to bring forth echos of light. Very nice compositions!
Comment by Chris — September 23, 2008