Brian Whiteley Art

Brian Whiteley has studied art in London, New York, and Indiana. He received his BFA from Ball State University. He currently resides in Brooklyn, New York.
Whiteley works on both found objects and conventional grounds. He uses drawing and painting techniques to complete his works. His line and paint application is very expressive and almost childlike. Vibrant colors and engaging characters are hallmarks of his work.
Whiteley's artwork is very much influenced by his surroundings. Strong social influences are evident when viewing his work. His work touches on sex, religion, cultural stereotypes, music, and your everyday experience. He opens up a fun and relaxed conversation with his viewers. “I want my art to be like candy…sweet, sour, bitter, and addictive.”

Upcomming shows:

2008: "Color is the Keyboard" Music and Art collaboration. October 30th, Club Europa. Greenpoint, Brooklyn.

2008: 717 Gallery, Williamsburg Brooklyn. December 5th.

Past exhibits:

2006: Ball State Student Art Show. Muncie, IN
2007 Buffalo Cantina. Brooklyn, NY
2007 717 Gallery. Brooklyn, NY
2008, Judson Memorial. Greenwich Village, NY
2008 717 Gallery, Brooklyn, NY
2008: June 27th, at 717 Gallery, Williamsburg, Brooklyn
2008: July 16th, at the Marquee. Chelsea, New York, NY
2008: "Sea Of People" Artist Open Studio, Brooklyn, NY

Press:

NY Times: April 4th 2008
Time Out NY: April 2008