Brian Michael Reed
| Brian Reed | |
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| Born |
7/16/1984 Charleston, West Virginia |
| Nationality | American |
Brian Michael Reed is a conceptual artist working between New York City and Shanghai.
Career
Brian was born in Charleston WV, July 16, 1984. He attended James Madison University from 2002-2006 and Yale University from 2008-2010. In 2009, his installation at The Art Museum of the Americas titled, Bilateral Engagement, opened to acclaim in Washington, D.C. contributing greatly to his career in the Arts. The Washington Diplomat wrote in its article Loud Marriage,
"The artists’ [Brian Michael Reed] clever use of materials also suggests a strong reverence for the environment[1]..."
Brian has hosted many exhibitions in New York’s art gallery scene that generated a flurry of media coverage, do to his innovative art forms.[2][3][4]
The New York Times writes,
"Her nakedness is essential[5]..." in his exhibition titled, Through the Heart of it All, February 2010.
In 2011 his work was exhibited at The West Virginia Juried Exhibition Biennial and received the Merit Award.[6] West Virginia Living Magazine had this to say about Brian:
"At twenty-seven, artist Brian Reed’s accomplishments in the art world are impressive and provocative. His focus on art making is relentless, but his presentation is calm and quietly, albeit intensely, engaging."[7]
Brian Now lives and works between his Studios in New York City and Shanghai. He attends many artist residency programs, Chinaresidencys.com writes,
"Brian Michael Reed is an artist working across a multitude of media who turned a sub-par residency experience into a stepping stone for establishing a successful career in Asia."[8]
Brian's development to international artist was best described in an article by Arte Fuse titled, Brian Michael Reed: Local Artist Gone Global.
"His reputation preceded him as being provocative and making powerful art.[9]"
Brian is now a key opinion leader in the arts and recently was selected to cooperate with Better Homes & Gardens Magazine to speak to the need of art in the home.[10]
Other notable solo exhibitions include:
- A Matter of Heart, Hudson NY, 2011,[11]
- Orchard of Life, Governor’s Island,[12] New York City, 2011.
- From China to the Universe New York City, 2012.[13]
- From China to the Universe Shanghai, 2013.[14][15]
- The American Culture Center Exhibition and Lecture Series, Shanghai China, 2013; 展览和讲座，美国文化中心，上海，中国
- Pictorial anthropology, Brian Michael Reed's Residency at Zhujiajiao, Himalaya Museum, Shanghai China 2014, 图像人类学，喜马拉雅博物馆，上海，中国，2014[16]
- Country Life: Brian Michael Reed interacts with the Baoshan Peasant Artists, Baoshan Foik arts Museum, Shanghai, 2015.[17]
Recent Awards:
West Virginia Division of Culture Governor’s award winner juried exhibition 2013-2014[18]
References
- ↑ Engagement, Sculptures by Local, Latin Artists Scream Out for. "Loud Marriage". www.washdiplomat.com. Retrieved 2015-09-27.
- ↑ John Elgion (February 25, 2010), Hey, Look! She’s Naked! But It’s Art, So It’s All Right., New York Times
- ↑ Naked Art: Shock or Substance?, WNYC Radio, March 24, 2010
- ↑ Village Art Installation a real head turner, New York 1, February 21, 2010
- ↑ Eligon, John (2010-02-25). "Nude Window Display at Chair and the Maiden Turns Heads". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2015-09-27.
- ↑ West Virginia Juried Exhibition 2011 winners announced, Oct 5, 2011
- ↑ Carter Taylor Seaton (Summer 2011), An Artist's Experience, West Virginia Living
- ↑ "China Residencies". www.chinaresidencies.com. Retrieved 2015-09-27.
- ↑ Laluyan, Oscar. "Brian Michael Reed: Local Artist Gone Global". Arte Fuse. Retrieved 2015-09-27.
- ↑ "LATITUDE - Haier". Retrieved 2015-09-27.
- ↑ A Matter Of Heart, Plancast
- ↑ Inspirational Art: Brian Reed's Orchard of Life, Neal B
- ↑ says, Wirelos Presents Cannon Hersey. "From China to the Universe Brian Reed". ninunina. Retrieved 2015-09-27.
- ↑ ""From China to the Universe" Brian Reed Solo Exhibition | 好戏网". www.mask9.com. Retrieved 2015-09-27.
- ↑ "Brian Reed: From China to the Universe | SmartShanghai". www.smartshanghai.com. Retrieved 2015-09-27.
- ↑ "Seeds of the creativity - Global Times". www.globaltimes.cn. Retrieved 2015-09-27.
- ↑ "randian - The Country Life – American Artist Brian Michael Reed Exhibition in Shanghai – Bao Shan Museum". www.randian-online.com. Retrieved 2015-09-27.
- ↑ "West Virginia Division of Culture and History News". www.wvculture.org. Retrieved 2015-09-27.
