BIO

Brian Gillespie is a contemporary American artist, born Chicago, Il. For over 20 years he has pushed the boundaries of figurative painting with his bold, emotive work. His paintings have been featured in galleries across the country; Chicago, Los Angeles, Denver, MPLS and San Francisco. He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Kansas. Brian currently has an active painting studio in Scottsdale, AZ.

Artist Statement

My work consists of oil and mixed media paintings, focusing on figure study. I am constantly exploring the balance and contrast between realistic representation and abstraction. In this study I aim to showcase the beauty, strength and irony in various cultural interpretations of the human form.