Brianna is a first generation Mexican-American fine art artist who is an alumna from the University of California, Irvine, receiving a Bachelor of Arts in Education Sciences and a Bachelor of Arts in Art with Latin Honors. She is a Southern California-based, multidisciplinary artist that explores personal and cultural identity, and the complexities of the human experience shaped by societal pressures and norms.
Brianna is a passionate individual that values artistic expression and uplifting queer and alternative music communities within her art. She is currently captivated in re-exploring her identity outside of academia, while delving deeply into her personal experiences and memories that ignite a childlike joy—and the profound vulnerability that emerges through such exploration.
About me,
brianna
Artist statement
As I completed my art degree, the intensity that I challenge myself to harness within my art is a fundamental aspect to the process of my creations, from its conception to execution. I thrive in challenging situations that make me reconsider the approaches to my art. Art is an exploration of self, which I enjoy executing into the types of materials I use, composition, multiplicity, and scale.
Charcoal is the medium I take solace in, for its innate ability to capture the dark contrasts of life within its castings of shadow and light. My application of charcoal is intentional, and emits a controlled chaos that allows movement and freedom. The white of paper can be very intimidating because of its blankness. So I find it useful to first apply a smooth layer of charcoal to omit any pure white space, and the toning of the paper allows a more seamless transition of value and highlights.
It is essential for my art to allur an audience by its overwhelming nature in application and meaning. Various aspects of my work tackle issues of identity or experiences that are meaningful to the human adventure.
With any project I approach, I must feel connected to its meaning and composition, otherwise the creation of art feels like a dull and mundane chore. So when engaging with a new piece, it is essential for my process to find a clear motivation that stems from a grounded center. I start with a loose structure with every work because I want the piece to naturally grow and progress with time. This gives me the opportunity to sit with the process and idea, naturally giving the art its space to be contorted into its final form.
