GARISH Retrospektivus, by Jordan Brun

• Opening reception for GARISH Retrospektivus: 15 Years of Blacklight Insanity, Mixed Media by Jordan Brun.
• Exhibit runs from August 1–September 11.
• Age group: All Ages
• Event type: Exhibits; Arts & Creativity

Artist's Statement

I was born in the Shadows of Motown – being from Detroit and the surrounding area has shaped who I am since a young age. I chose to look at the world from a different angle – to push boundaries and observe through lenses filtered by patience and exploration.

A child of schoolteachers, I was encouraged to explore all venues of education and growth – I eventually discovered creation of the Visual Arts was a personal choice for my reason of being. Through commissioned work in my teens, I embraced the idea of creation as a career.

I continue my work through public, private, and individual institutions with commissions and donations to charitable causes, creating pieces of varying media for Premio Publishing, Next Stage Productions, College for Creative Studies, Specs Howard School of Broadcast Arts, SEGA of America, Midway Games and Critical Moves.

I studied Visual Arts and Education formally at Michigan State University, Eastern Michigan University, College for Creative Studies and Savannah College of Art and Design, learning technical aspects of composition and imagery. I strive to market my work in ways that appeal to clients and provide me with a creative outlet for personal and academic growth.

Each of my series and visual explorations is born from a desire to learn – to explore different aspects of composition, media, materials, technique, and craft. Growth in understanding and skill is my overarching goal. I enjoy experimentation in themes and materials, and as a Visual Arts Educator, I use my experiences creating and marketing my own work and transfer that knowledge to my varied students. Come along with me – there’s a lot more to explore.

Artist's Bio

Jordan C Brun grew up in the Greater Detroit area, by way of Rural Ohio, and started his freelance art career at 14. Once he found out he could be paid for drawing, he was hooked.

Jordan was educated at Michigan State University, earning a BFA in Art Education, his MA in Art Education at Eastern Michigan University, and his MFA in Illustration at the Savannah College of Art and Design.

He has worked in a variety of schools throughout the United States as a Visual Arts Teacher, from Elementary to Higher Education, teaching Foundations, Drawing, Painting, Calligraphy, Graphic Design, Photography, Ceramics, Sculpture, Sequential Arts, Theater, Improvisation, and Illustration.

Jordan illustrates a combination of satirical wit and dark humor, with a variety of mixed traditional media and digital alterations.

He has worked as an art director, storyboard artist, concept artist, actor, stunt coordinator, and spokesman for such companies as SpaceX Starbase, UpSchool, Discovery Gateway Children’s Museum, The Network, SEGA of America, Midway Games, Nether Realm Studios, College for Creative Studies, Specs Howard School of Broadcast Arts, Critical Moves, Premio Publishing, M-1 Studios, and Next Stage Productions, as well as many independent contractors and individuals.

Jordan currently lives in Northern Utah with his wife and two children, where he divides his time between teaching art, freelance illustration, and serving on various Visual and Fine Arts Organizations throughout Utah.

Website: www.JordanCBrun.com