About
Artist Statement
Through collecting various materials and imagery from childhood pop culture, I construct alternative compositions that twist and turn nostalgic feelings to flip a switch to a new discovery for both viewer and myself.
PRINTMAKING, TOYS, WOODCUTS, ART, SCREENPRINTS, COMICS, LINOCUTS, DESIGN, COLLAGE, VILLAINS, COLLECTING, TATTOOS, PAINTING, MOVIES, DRAWING, CARTOONS, MUSIC, GUNS, ADS, MONSTERS, CATALOGS, VINTAGE, HEROES, SKULLS, SEX, AND ROBOTS
Brian Campbell is a Texas-based artist living in Montgomery, TX, whose work is deeply influenced by the onslaught of 1980s pop culture imagery. Growing up in Dickinson, TX, Brian spent his formative years immersed in Saturday morning cartoons, action figures, comic books, and the vibrant art of skateboarding culture. These early influences continue to shape his art, which reinterprets nostalgic themes with a modern perspective.
With nearly 30 years of experience in graphic design and creative direction, Brian brings an eye for storytelling and design to his work. His art has been featured in exhibitions, including The Big Show at the Lawndale Art Center, the Williams Tower Gallery, and the Houston Art Fair at Reeves Gallery. He has also participated in the Print Matters Houston Annual Art Auction Fundraiser and The Star Wars Art Festival.
Through his art, Brian twists the innocence of childhood memories, blending nostalgic imagery with subversive undertones. The result is a collision of playfulness and emotion, inviting viewers to confront the complex intersection of whimsy and desire.
