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Brian Graves picked as a Metromint All-Star for 2008-09!

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Fall October 2008 Opening @ Within (Reason) A Contemporary Art and Photo Space-In Chicago and Online

1932 S. Halsted, #408, Chicago, IL 60608

Opening night celebration, October 10th, 2008 @ 6PM

Brian Graves-Abstract art using text to convey meaning…

Philosophy    
     BIG represents Brian Ivan Graves. "I paint using acrylics and then write with oil pastels. I repeat this method with a certain theme in mind. When the finished painting is done, the words and paint have morphed together creating a certain mood."
     "Words themselves create pictures in my head and I'm always trying to convey that when teaching children about reading in the classroom. I think by painting with words the viewer ultimately gets to connect with the painting at a very personal level."
     If you have any questions, looking for a specific painting, or would like to commission a painting, please contact me at bigartchicago@yahoo.com.