New Jersey, United States
artist, painter, muralist, photographer
Contemporary visual artist working in a broad range of mediums
Overview
Biography
The Art
I am a painter, photographer, and mixed media artist working in abstract, figurative, and landscape styles. My work is centered on bold color, rich textures, and dynamic compositions. I am drawn to creating art that feels alive and expressive, often allowing my intuition and emotional responses to guide the creative process. Life is full of variety, and my work reflects the multitude of artistic expressions I explore, learn from, and create.
In my photography, I begin by digitally manipulating the images, enhancing their colors and textures to achieve a more painterly effect. I then bring the work into the physical realm by layering mixed media, paint, and various embellishments onto the printed surface. This process adds depth and tactility, transforming the image into a dynamic fusion of digital and traditional techniques.
My artwork is inspired by the world around me—people, cities, nature, and the sociopolitical events that shape my daily surroundings and my travels. I love the color, texture, and movement found in Abstract Expressionism, the whimsy and sensuality of representational forms, and the diverse complexities in nature.
For me, art is about feeling and discovery. I want my work to invite viewers to slow down, look closer, and feel something—whether it’s a spark of emotion, curiosity, or a deeper connection to the image before them. I am a painter. I am a sculptor. I am a muralist. I am a photographer. I am all of these things, and I am not defined by any one medium. I embrace the diversity of my artistic practice and reserve the right to express myself in any form that my creativity dictates.
The Artist
Bryun is an eclectic, contemporary artist that is known for his paintings, murals and photography. He is an intuitive artist that creates imagery invoked through emotion and is inspired by color, texture and form, as well as influenced by the sociopolitical climate.
Bryun was born in 1971, New Jersey. At the age of 13, his family moved to Southern California. In 1992, he graduated from CSU, Long Beach with a BFA, Ceramics. Bryun is a cis, gay male feminist that is a vocal activist fighting for LGBTQ+, women and POC rights and equality. He coined the term, registered trademarked, designed the font and image, and subsequent merchandise for “Femme Menace®” that donates proceeds from its sales to charities that fight for egalitarian equality.
Bryun has lived in Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Cleveland and Chicago, and now resides back in his home State of New Jersey. Each location provided artistic growth and cultural immersions with local artists and patrons alike. His artwork is commissioned for both public and private display. He has a series of abstract paintings on permanent public display in the Pinnacle Building, Cleveland. He created and implemented a mural for the entrance into the Y.M.C.A. in Hamilton, New Jersey. He has multiple paintings on permanent public display at The Pratt Residences, Chicago. He is currently part of the artist community in Lambertville, NJ and New Hope, PA. He showcases his artwork annually for the New Hope Celebrates Gala and has frequently been accepted into various online National and International juried gallery shows. Most notably The Tom of Finland Foundation’s “Emerging Artist” and Fusion Art’s “Animals” (Awarded Honorable Mention), and “Leaves and Petals” exhibitions. He has an upcoming solo photography art show at the Arts Council of Princeton, titled Instant Gratification.
