ABOUT
ABOUT
A Visual Journey
"I wouldn't dare myself to not make art"
- Christian Brown
Christian Brown is an African-American artist, who was born and raised in New Orleans, LA. In 2015, he obtained a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Memphis College of Art, majoring in printmaking and minoring in art history. He specializes in screen printing and graphic design and employs other mediums such as book-arts, painting, and sculpture. As a native New Orleanian, some of his work is inspired by social, racial, and economic identity. At the same time, other pieces illustrate various relationships between man and the environment. Mr. Brown has exhibited in various gallery spaces such as San Francisco State University, "Front Art Space" in New York City, New York, the "Contemporary Art Center" in New Orleans, Louisiana, and many more.
As an artist, Christian Brown never settled on marginalizing himself to one specific medium or concept. He believes that art consists of too many techniques and mediums to limit himself to just one. Life experiences have taught him that ideas change and are in a constant flux that correlates with one’s personal development, which causes him to select his new medium accordingly. Because of this reasoning, most of his work focuses on real and surreal content. Mr. Brown realizes the importance of retaining the playful nature of making art that, originally, sparked his influence. Yet, he is also figuring out how to juxtapose it with the harsh realities of life and human nature. Thus, creating a series of works that’ll serve as a means of escape for not only himself but the viewer as well.
Curriculum Vitae
Education
08/2010 – 05/2015
Printmaking study at Memphis College of Art [Memphis, TN]
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Bachelor of Fine Art; with a concentration in graphic design, book arts, and papermaking
08/2006 – 05/2010
Lusher Charter School [New Orleans, Louisiana]
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High School Diploma
Grants and Awards
10/2020
Denkzeit Kulturstiftung des Freistaates Sachsen [Leipzig, DE]
07/2016 – 08/2016
Gift of membership at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art [New Orleans, LA]
08/2012 – 08/2014
Rust Award Memphis College of Art [Memphis, TN]
08/2010 – 08/2014
Portfolio Scholarship Award, Memphis College of Art [Memphis, TN]
07/2009 – 07/2010
Best in Show: Congressional Art Award (Orleans parish) [ New Orleans, LA]
Social Engagement
08/2019
Workshop leader for Vielfält Ohne Grenzen Festival by "DANCE2UNITE" [Leipzig, DE]
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Instructor and demonstrator for teaching screen-printing
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Responsible for screen-printing t-shirts and other garments for the public
08/2019
Workshop leader for Open Air Festival by "Handbrotzeit" [Leipzig, DE]
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Instructor and demonstrator for teaching screen-printing
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Responsible for screen-printing t-shirts and other garments for the public
10/2016 – 02/2017
Artist resident at PILOTENKUECHE (International Art Program) [Leipzig, DE]
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Artist collaboration with international artist participants
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Showcased my work at galleries
05/2013 – 08/2014
Volunteer at The New Orleans Community Printshop [New Orleans, LA]
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Screen-printing instructor
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Assisted and advised participants with their work
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Responsible for studio maintenance
11/2013 – 12/2013
Workshop leader at Morton Museum of Collierville History [Collierville, TN]
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Relief printing instructor
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Assisted and advised participants with their work
Publications
2023
Exhibition publication in "Altscherbitz Aktuell / Ausgabe 1 > 2023" [Leipzig, DE]
2019
Art publication in “Begleitheft” catalog by Din A [<] [Leipzig, DE]
2017
Profile online publication by PILOTENKEUCHE [Leipzig, DE]
2015
Art publication in “SM15” catalog by Front Art Space [New York, NY]
2015
Art publication in Riverblood Magazine (vol. 1, December issue) [Memphis, TN]
2012
Product placement The Gambit (vol. 33, issue no.29) via Baggage Boutique [New Orleans, LA]
Solo Exhibitions
08/2024 – current
“Insgesamt” Shredderei Skateboard Shop and Café [Leipzig, DE]
08/2018 – 10/2018
“Threshold” S1 Vinyl und Kaffee [Leipzig, DE]
07/2018
“Distorted Pixels” Ping Pong Kunstraum [Leipzig, DE]
Collective Exhibitions
2023
"Fragments" Altscherbitzer Kirche, Oil and acrylic paintings [Leipzig, DE]
2019
“FIJUK: Messe für Buchkunst, Grafik, Illustration und Comic [Leipzig, DE]
2019
“Din A [<]” Din A[<] Ausstellungsprojekt [Leipzig, DE]
2018
“Din A [<]” Din A[<] [Leipzig, DE]
2017
“Goodbye Horse” Spinnerei [Leipzig, DE]
2016
“Wild Horses” Gallery Bipolar [ Leipzig, Germany]
2014-2016
“Monumental Ideas in Miniature Books III” Traveling Exhibition:
- Morgan Conservatory [Cleveland, OH]
- San Francisco State University [ San Francisco, CA]
- Yonsei University [ Seoul, South Korea]
- School of Art, Texas Tech University [Lubbock, TX]
- School of Art, Ball State University [Munice, IN]
- Virginia Arts of the Book Center /Foundation for Humanities [Charlottesville, VA]
- Museo Casa Roig. Universidad de Puerto Rico [Humacao, PuertoRico]
2015
“SM15” Front Art Space [New York, NY]
2015
“Pressure” Gallery 360 [Little Rock, AR]
2014
“Area of Excellence (Printmaking)" Memphis College of Art [Memphis, TN]
2014
“InFocus Exhibition” Southern School of Optometry [Memphis, TN]
2014
“From Print to Concept” Northwest Mississippi Community College [Sanatobia, MS]
2014
“Best in Class Show” Memphis College of Art [Memphis, TN]
2014
“Impressions” Memphis College of Art [Memphis, TN]
2014
“Methodologies and Mediums: A Modern Menagerie of Memphis Contemporary Art"
Cannon Center for the Performing Arts [Memphis, TN]
2013 – 2014
“Paper Show” Tsunami Restaurant [Memphis, TN]
2013
“Faculty/Student Show” Memphis College of Art [Memphis, TN]
2013
“Overwhelming Captivation” Memphis College of Art [Memphis, TN]
2013
“MUCHO-lito” NU Gallery [Memphis, TN]
2013
“Twin Show” Hunter Harris Gallery [New Orleans, LA]
2013
“Raw Artist: En Masse” Eifel Society [New Orleans, LA]
2013
“1st Annual Printmaking Show” NU Gallery [Memphis, TN]
2012-2013
“Paper Show” Tsunami Restaurant [Memphis, TN]
2012-2013
“Disegno 6 Traveling Exhibition” [Kansas City, MO]
- Kansas City Art Institute
- Maryland Institute College of Art
- Memphis College of Art
- University of South Carolina
2012
“Here and There” Montclair State University [Montclair, NJ]
2012
“Southern Graphics Conference International Print Exchange” [New Orleans, LA]
2009
“My Environment: Teen Perspective on their World” Contemporary Art Center [New Orleans, LA]
“Congressional Art Award” United States Capitol (Rotunda) [Washington, DC]