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21st Century Maverick- an artist's statement

I was born in Liverpool, attended the same school as Paul McCartney and George Harrison, and went to the same Art School as John Lennon and Stuart Sutcliffe.

I'm told that pre-Hamburg, the Beatles (and Gerry and the Pacemakers)rehearsed every Wednesday afternoon in my Nan's parlour.

In 1994, I relocated to Wales where I currently live and work. I worked (on and off) with Jamie Reid (Sex Pistols graphic designer) for almost twenty years, as his assistant and exhibition designer, and now concentrate on my own artworks.

My current preoccupations include exploring the notions cultural identity, and social commentary on issues ranging from national and world events, to concerns about climate change. Amongst society's relics, flags, targets and consumer design comprise the elements of my most recent works.

Nostalgia for a future yet to come? Nostalgia is not what it used to be. I want to create a new ‘Pop’ or ‘folk’ art that will resonate with those who would not normally visit galleries.

You don't need a Degree to decide whether-or-not you like them, and that is how it should be. Humour is an integral element within the works, as is music, and they have far more in common with the painters of barge ware than with the ‘art’ of my contemporaries; I can fit in anywhere, but belong nowhere.

Oil paintings, collages, printmaking, assemblages and the written word are the means of my expression, and all can be found within this site.

I have exhibited in many countries including South Korea, USA and Japan, and have a keen interest in many types of works, ranging from classical Western Renaissance, advertising materials, and everyday items from prehistory.

I also accept commissions from bands, record companies and other clients.

Latest news

  • "Tir/ Land" group show at Awen

    08-06-2025 Brian will be showing some new works as part of the "Tir/ Land" group show at oriel Awen gallery from 19th June - 29th July.
  • "The Exchange Rate of Happiness"

    08-06-2025 The artist has designed a short series of illustrative graphics for this new 'self help' book by Taliesin Larmour-Jones. Copies can be ordered by clicking the below link.
    The Exchange Rate of Happiness on Amazon
  • Covid Creativity Exhibition

    08-05-2025 Brian is showing his 'Covid stickers' as part of the CCE group show at the Qube gallery, Oswestry. The exhibition opened on Tuesday 6th May and runs until Tuesday 10th June. The stickers were part of Brian's mischief during lockdown. Taking their cue from dr.d (he's quoted Brian before now) a series of stickers were placed around the town to raise a smile and make people think for themselves. A number of these have been have been framed together for the show.
  • Oli Bennett Secret Postcard Sale

    08-05-2025 Brian has been asked to contribute to this year's bi-annual Secret Postcard Sale for the Oli Bennett Charitable Trust. A worthy cause that helps young people, the artist is pleased to be taking part again as he could not participate in the last due to health reasons. The sale takes place on Thursday 19th June; check (anti)social media for updates.