BIOGRAPHY
SEAN BRANNAN
Sean has lived and worked as an artist in Southern California for 18 years. He is originally from New England. Sean holds a BA in Design from Plymouth State University, NH, 1993, and an MA in Psychology from national University, CA, 2012.
THE ARTIST'S STATEMENT:
"I am concerned with the creation of an evolving perceptual interaction between my work and the viewer. The juxtaposed interaction of vibrantly layered colors and abstract elements in non-sequential repetition has the cumulative effect of creating an optical phenomenon of vibrational, energetic movement along with perceptual ambiguities. These works are meant to be contemplated at length. Thus, the committed viewer is continuously rewarded with a transmuted visual display."
ABOUT THE WORK:
The artwork has been created using a unique synthetic fabric/paper. Each strip has been hand-painted and precisely hand cut to retain an organic nature of forms. The artist refers to these collaged, multi-layered paintings as “thickets,” due to their dense reed-like appearance. These award winning works have been collected throughout the United States, and have been featured in prominent art + design publications.
SOLO EXHIBITIONS:
| 2014 | Mixed Message, Viz Cult Artist Showcase |
| 2013 | Summer Showcase Series, Michelle Farmer Collaborate, Bridgehampton, NY |
| 2012 | Parallel Visions: Re-Gallery, Solana Beach, CA |
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| 2010 | New Works By Sean Brannan, Mosaic Gallery, North Park, CA |
| 2009 | Michelle Farmer Fine Jewlery Opening, East Hampton, NY |
| Night Owl, Neighbourhood Boutique, San Diego, CA | |
| 2008 | Spinning Wheels and Chasing Tails, Art of Framing, San Diego, CA |
| Museum of Contemporary Art, TNT After Party, Hotel Solamar, San Diego, CA |
GROUP EXHIBITIONS:
| 2013 |
Sergott Contemporary Art Alliance, Red Dot Miami |
Low Gallery, Post Pop, San Diego, CA |
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Sergott Contemporary Art Alliance, San Diego Art Fair, San Diego, CA |
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Sergott Contemporary Art Alliance, Affordable Art Fair, Seattle WA |
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Sergott Contemporary Art Alliance, Affordable Art Fair, Scarsdale, NY |
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Low Gallery, Grand Opening, San Diego, CA |
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The Trade Show: CANVAS Gallery, San Diego, CA |
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Madelyn Jordon Fine Art, Surf & Turf, Scarsdale NY |
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| 2011 | Art Hamptons, Bridgehampton, NY |
The Affordable Art Fair, Scarsdale, NY |
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Chromesethia, Tribeca, NY |
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| 2010 |
Summer Art Happening, Bridgehampton, NY |
Humanity Healing Earth Through Art, Mosaic Gallery, San Diego, CA |
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Patterns, Mosaic Gallery, North Park, CA |
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| 2009 |
New Works by Sean Brannan & Joshua Krause, JETT Gallery, San Diego |
PAINT NIGHT GROUP: COLLAB COLLECTIVE, Art Of Framing, San Diego, CA |
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Pre-existing Condition, The Light Gallery, Costa Mesa CA |
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| 2008 |
Material Boutique, North Park, CA |
Wonderhaus Charity Art Event, East Village, San Diego, CA |
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Sanctuary Gallery, San Diego, CA |
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Paint Night Group “Colab”, BASIC, San Diego, CA |
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| 2007 |
Alienated, Art Of Framing, San Diego, CA |
Save the Planet “Rooth”, North Park, CA |
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Fruit of the Soul, Charity Art Auction, San Diego, CA |
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Curiosity Often Leads To Trouble, Art Of Framing Gallery, San Diego, CA |
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Shoot ‘em Up, Fish Out Of Water Gallery, North Park, CA |
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Visual Graffiti, Landlord Jim’s San Diego, CA |
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| 2006 |
Save our Souls, Art Of Framing, San Diego, CA |
Coulrophobia, Art Of Framing, San Diego, CA |
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Fruit of the Soul, Charity Art Auction, San Diego, CA |
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Vision of the Dolls, Magnolia Salon San Diego, CA |
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North Park Art Festival, North Park, CA |
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Separation Anxiety, Gallery 504, San Diego, CA |