Artist Statement
Making art is freeing, I get to do what I like when I like to experiment change at will. Some of the ideas or people that inspire me to make my art include Rorschach inkblots, various methods of abstract painting and just plain old playing around. I am an inkblot experimentalist. My art signifies the hidden motives and meanings of the human condition like a child who has been told "no" too many times yet finds a way to get what he or she wants while being cute and coy. at other times it is a pure exercise in an explosion of color and texture. The unique way that I create Paintings is simple as I look at a container of paint I think of myself as an alchemist asking "how can I make this substance behave in away that I need it to?" Usually it takes a life of its own. What I may have answered is nothing more than wishful thinking yet the result is pleasantly accepted once I stop groveling about what has transpired. What I create is enigmatic, awe inspiring works. A new way of doing abstract, taking viewers on a metaphysical trip into a far off land of my creation. -VL Brown |
About the Artist
VL Brown an acrylics and tempera artist that is inspired by Rorschach ink blots was born in Harlem, raised in the South Bronx and Awendaw S.C., a small fishing village named after the Awendaw Indian tribe outside of Charleston S.C. At five years old his interest in art grew while actively participating in class projects, contests and developing an interest in architecture, music and later fashion. His interest stemmed from his parents' make-do spirit: His mother was a craft artist in the tradition of Gullah basket weaving and his Father worked in the New York Garment industry and created a cottage industry of his own making accessories, clothing and home furnishings for men and women. While growing into his given talents he studied at the Governor's School of the Arts and Humanities, and recieved his B.F.A from the Savannah College of Art and Design. Victor continues to develop his Art as well as branching out into fashion design. Victor currently resides in Atlanta Georgia. |
Artist Statement
Making art is freeing. I get to do what I like when I like, to experiment change at will. Some of the ideas or people that inspire me to make my art include Rorschach Inkblots, various methods of abstract painting and just plain old playing around. I am an Inkblot Experimentalist.
Education
1988 Savannah College of Art and Design, Bachelors of Fine Arts.
Exhibits
2014 (Group Exhibition) The Way of the Artist Mano a Mano Art Show
Awards
1982 Governor's School of the Arts and Humanities
Collections
Private Collection, Atlanta, GA
Private Collection, Charleston, SC
Making art is freeing. I get to do what I like when I like, to experiment change at will. Some of the ideas or people that inspire me to make my art include Rorschach Inkblots, various methods of abstract painting and just plain old playing around. I am an Inkblot Experimentalist.
Education
1988 Savannah College of Art and Design, Bachelors of Fine Arts.
Exhibits
2014 (Group Exhibition) The Way of the Artist Mano a Mano Art Show
Awards
1982 Governor's School of the Arts and Humanities
Collections
Private Collection, Atlanta, GA
Private Collection, Charleston, SC