JASON BRAMMER: NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
10/26/08 - Chicago Sun Times Article.
Jason’s “In The Know” interview from Centerstage Chicago was published in the October 14th edition of the Chicago Sun Times. In case you missed it in print, you can also read the interview on the Centerstage Chicago website:
12/12/08 - Photos Posted From “The Artist Project”.
Jason exhibited brand new paintings as part of his “The Time Traveler’s Laboratory: 1901” installation at “The Artist Project” show, which took place at The Merchandise Mart in Chicago. See photos from the show here:
“The Time Traveler’s Laboratory: 1901” Installation Photos >
2/1/09 - See Photos of Jason’s Recording Studio Installation.
During December and January, Jason was busy working on a site-specific installation for The I.V. Lab, a recording studio in Chicago. See photos of the finished painting installation here:
“The Future Is Recording Over My Pasture” Installation Photos >
3/10/09 - Photos from Jason’s “Eye of the Future” Show and Installation Posted.
Jason’s solo exhibition “Eye of The Future” opened on February 20th at Eyeporium Gallery with a live painting performance by Jason. The show, which runs through March 28th, also features a new site-specific installation, also titled “Eye of the Future”, that Jason created for the gallery. See photos from the opening and a step-by-step slideshow of how Jason created his installation:
4/29/09 - Photos Posted from Chicago Grand Prix.
See photos from this event, where Jason painted live at the Logan Square Auditorium in Chicago:
5/18/09 - Jason Featured in Paul Klein’s “Art Letter”.
Jason’s “Time Machines” paintings and his exhibition at Star Lounge were featured in the May 8th edition of “Art Letter”, a weekly e-newsletter about art in Chicago by art advocate, art consultant, and curator, Paul Klein.
May 8, 2009 Edition of “Art Letter” (scroll down to see write-up about Jason) >
7/27/09 - Jason’s Newest Installation: “The Path To Cellular Wellness”.
Jason’s created a live painting installation last week at the Clinical Lab Expo trade show at McCormick Place. Visit the link below to see photos:
9/19/09 - Jason’s Installation on WGN Chicago News.
Jason’s “The Future Is Recording Over My Pasture” installation was shown on September 14, 2009 as part of a WGN Chicago “Around Town” segment about the I.V. Lab Recording Studio. The segment also gave viewers a behind-the-scenes glimpse at singer-songwriter Matthew Santos recording at I.V. Lab.
11/18/09 - Jason’s Installation To Be Featured on Comcast TV.
Jason’s “The Future Is Recording Over My Pasture” installation at the I.V. Lab Recording Studio will be featured on Comcast Network TV in the Chicago area as part of their “Community Connection” program. The segment will include an interview with Jason regarding his process and inspiration in creating this large-scale, site-specific piece. It will air on Comcast Network TV the week of 11/23/09 - 11/29/09 and then be available ‘On Demand’ for another month.
Photos Posted from the “Rock The Future” Exhibition at OH NO! DOOM.
A new group exhibition, “Rock The Future”, opened at OH NO! DOOM in their brand new location on January 16th. Jason debuted a new painting installation at the show. This exhibition is up for viewing at OhNo! Doom until February 6th and click the links below to see photos:
9/3/10: New Commission: Concert Poster
Jason was recently commissioned to design a concert poster for the band My Morning Jacket. The poster was for the band’s show at Charter One Pavilion in Chicago, IL on August 17, 2010. Jason’s design was based on his new original painting, My Morning Jacket As The White City:
Jason Brammer’s “The Moon, My Portal” T-Shirt for Sale on 1/26/10.
Each day, a new t-shirt is available from RIPT Apparel online for a 24 hour period. On Tuesday, January 26th from 12am to 11:59pm CST, Jason’s first t-shirt design will be available for just $10 plus shipping:
Two New Giclée Prints Available
We have released two brand new giclée prints of original paintings by Jason Brammer. Both archival quality prints are on heavy fine art paper and are signed by the artist. View them at the links below:
“Recording The Future” Print ($60 USD) >
9/3/10: Jason to Paint Public Outdoor Mural in Rogers Park (Chicago, IL)
Jason was recently selected from a group of over 200 proposals to create one of 12 large-scale outdoor murals in the Rogers Park neighborhood of Chicago. He will be painting his winning mural design, titled United We Flow, in the spring/ summer of 2011 at the Fargo CTA underpass.
More details about the United We Flow mural >
11/9/10: New Commission: “My Morning Jacket” Poster
Jason was recently commissioned to design his second concert poster for the band My Morning Jacket. The poster was for the band’s show at Terminal 5 in New York City on October 22, 2010. Jason’s design was based on his new original painting, My Morning Jacket: Powering The Future:
12/2/10: New Video: Jason Brammer and Jason Hawk Discuss Their “Finding The Future” Exhibition
Our friends from Pop-Up Art Loop™ recently posted this video showing footage from the two-man exhibit presented this past summer by the Chicago Loop Alliance in association with the Chicago Artists’ Coalition. Video by Adam Hall from GSA.
2/11/11: New Commission: LoBounce Album Cover
Jason was recently commissioned to design an album cover for Chicago DJ and recording artist, LoBounce. The painting he created will be used for the cover of the new LoBounce album, “Bouncetown”:
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4/4/11: New Installation for LinkedIn
Jason was recently commissioned to create a mixed media painting installation for the social networking company, LinkedIn, in their Chicago office. The installation, titled “Connecting To The Future”, shows a waterscape portal with a network of brightly colored spheres flowing into the room:
5/28/11: New Video
This new video by North Southern Films gives a preview of Jason’s “Futura Obscura” show at Jackson Junge Gallery, including footage from the May 6th opening reception, where Jason did some live painting. Plus, a short documentary from North Southern Films about Jason’s art will be coming soon!
Music by Free The Robots.
5/28/11: Jason’s Art Appears in New Steampunk Book
Work from Jason’s “Time Machines” series is featured in Quayside Publishing’s new book “1000 Steampunk Creations: Neo-Victorian Fashion, Gear & Art” by Dr. Grymm. The book will be available July 2011 online and in stores through major retailers like Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Borders, and QBookShop. It is now available for pre-order on Amazon.com:
7/18/11: New Short Film
Check out this new short film about Jason and his art by North Southern Films. The piece features interviews with Jason, paintings from his “Time Machines” series, his installation work, and even some break dancing.
Music by Free The Robots and Winthorp.
10/15/11: New Mural Complete
Jason has completed his public mural, titled “United We Flow” in Rogers Park (Chicago). He was selected to create this mural as part of the 49th Ward Mural Underpass Vote.
11/30/11: Photos and Video from Groupon Live Art & Music Event
Jason recently did LIVE painting at Coalition Gallery in Chicago, as part of the new Arts Collaboration Series put on by Groupon and Jimmy Chamberlin, former Smashing Pumpkins drummer. That night, Jason created a new painting, Sonic Swan Deity.
Videos on YouTube (Videos by Groupon):
01/16/12: Coming Soon: Solo Exhibition at Firecat Projects Featuring a Brand New Series of Work
Jason is working on a new series of paintings and drawings that will be debuted at his upcoming solo exhibition at Firecat Projects in Chicago. These new works explore the themes of alchemy, symbology, and consciousness. Mark your calendars for the opening reception on Friday, February 24th.
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