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Brian Reed

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About

Studio Member since 2010

b.1972

Brian Reed’s art practice is driven by his inquisitive nature. The contemplative quality of his artwork extends a feeling of intimacy to the viewer, as we observe the result of his exploration of the people who inspire him and the animals that intrigue him.

“I want to make something great. I love making. Working with different things. I am very happy because I feel great about them. Working with my hands is difficult sometimes. I love to do it…it’s fun.”

Reed experiments fearlessly with materials and continually welcomes new challenges. This is most evident in his three-dimensional works constructed with a variety of mediums. The resulting forms are at once brutal and elegant. His affinity for learning extends to teaching. Reed’s professional development focus is on education, and he has led art demo at a local preschool and at our North Shore studio.

“I enjoy learning because I want to grow. I like being with the kids. They’re so cute! I like working with them and seeing them grow.”

Reed was the North Shore studio’s artist of the month in June 2018.

Portfolio Work

Walter’s Face, 2019
mixed medium
5" x 8"

The Wave, 2019
mixed medium
19" x 11"

Mike the Elephant, 2016
mixed medium
7" x 5"

Brian’s Vase, 2019
clay
2" x 3.5"

Danny the Tiger, 2018
acrylic
16" x 20"

Horses in the River, 2019
mixed medium
11" x 13.5"

Two Horses, 2019
Watercolor
12" x 16"

Walters Head, 2019

6" x 4"

Dolphins Touch Their Noses To Kiss Show Affection, 2019
mixed medium
14" x 6"

Mister Rogers, 2019
Graphite
16" x 19"

Andrew the Dinosaur, 2020
acrylic
14" x 5"

Baby Tiger, 2020
Chalk Pastel
12" x 9"

Brian’s Bowl, 2019
clay
-39" x 5"

Bees in the Meadow, 2019
mixed medium
14" x 9"

Posing Elephant, 2014
Print
11" x 11"

Amanda Dinosaur, 2018
acrylic
3" x 6"

Man on Horse, 2016
mixed medium
12" x 15"

Elephants, 2016
mixed medium
10" x 10"

A Brian Fish, 2015
acrylic
16" x 20"

Beaver in the Water, 2014
mixed medium
16" x 20"

Two Gorillas, 2019
Oil Pastels
11" x 14"

Dog Swimming in Water with Ring, 2014
mixed medium
18" x 24"

Will and Lassie, 2019
acrylic
16" x 20"

Brian, 2019
Oil Pastels
10" x 10"

Lexi the Panda Bear, 2019
clay
10" x 7"

Exhibitions

Like Sirens

Circle Contemporary, Glenview, IL - 2019

A is for Artist

Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art, Chicago, IL - 2017

Permanent Collection

The Waisman Foundation, Madison, WI - 2017

The Other Art Fair

Mana Contemporary, Chicago, IL - 2019