Artist: Brian Calvin
Title: Planets
Size:
11 3/4 x 8 1/4 in (9.8 x 20.8 cm.)
Medium: Charcoal and Paint Marker on paper
Edition: Original
Year: 2021
Notes: Signed and dated 'BC 21' lower right. Excellent Condition. Acquired from Phillips. Provenance: Corvi-Mora, London; Acquired from the above by the present owner. Custom Framed.
Biography and Notable Exhibitions:
Biography: Born in 1969 in Visalia, California, Brian Calvin now resides and works in Los Angeles, California. He pursued his MFA at the School of The Art Institute of Chicago in 1994.
Selected Solo Exhibitions: Calvin's artistic journey has been punctuated by significant solo exhibitions, including "Still" at Palazzo Cavanis, Venice in 2023 and "More" at Almine Rech, Brussels, Belgium in 2022. His work has also graced galleries such as Corvi-Mora in London and Corbett vs. Dempsey in Chicago, showcasing his diverse artistic range.
Selected Group Exhibitions and Collections:
Group Exhibitions: Brian Calvin's work has been featured in numerous group exhibitions around the world. Noteworthy examples include "American Genre: Contemporary Painting" at the Institute of Contemporary Art at Maine College of Art in Portland, Maine (2017), and "Los Angeles: A Fiction" at Astrup Fearnley Museet in Oslo (2016).
Collections: Calvin's art has found a home in esteemed collections such as the Aïshti Foundation in Beirut, Lebanon, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles, and the Orange County Museum of Art, among others.
Brian Calvin's artistic journey is a testament to his ability to seamlessly bridge the realms of figuration and abstraction. His exploration of visual possibilities and his dedication to the medium of painting continue to captivate art enthusiasts worldwide, making him a prominent figure in contemporary art.