Maximalist painter Bryson Bost is dedicated to the immersive nature of details.
Through patterns and hatchwork, Bryson aims to provide an optimal viewing point from every distance. Whether eyes are inches from his work, or ten feet away; those who choose to explore his paintings are rewarded with whimsical moments. A collection of moments after all, have been harnessed for the viewer, where the enigmatic intricacies populating his compositions offer a certain newness with each gaze.
Bost was greatly influenced by the Mesoamerican cultures woven throughout Central Mexico, and while receiving guidance at the Instituto Allende in Guanajuato, the Azteca frequency amplified his creative process. As an artist, Bryson is committed to working, ‘free-hand,’ where the act of sketching is bypassed. With tools of permanence, and risk ever present, it is amongst this unrestrained space that he is most comfortable.
Though having spent his formative years on California’s Central Coast, Bryson emerged as a Bay Area artist. Debuting in Oakland, with subsequent exhibitions in San Jose, Santa Cruz and San Francisco. His detailed abstractions have since been positioned in galleries from Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho to Phoenix, Arizona.
His passion as an educator, takes center ice. Bryson assists New Pathways for Youth as a mentor, and FreeArtsAZ as a contributor within their Professional Artist Series. Bost has given Master Classes throughout the Madison School District (Phoenix, AZ) and the community at large through the Tempe Center for the Arts.
Bryson is also a seasoned illustrator; having penned The Dancing Planets coloring book series. He enjoys the meditative, free flowing nature drawing brings. As a creative, Bost is grateful to assist in promoting wellness, and delivering respite and hours of entertainment through this evolving journey.
Bryson’s Creative Journey was featured in American Art Collector magazine. Experience the Feature.
Bryson’s Work was Featured in AZ Health and Living magazine. (Pages 14 & 15) Enjoy the Article.
Bryson’s Exhibition was Highlighted in the East Bay Express. Explore the Review.
Bryson was Mentioned in the Santa Barbara News-Press. Here’s the Mention.
Bryson Collaborated with the Physics Department at UCSC. Discover the Event.
Bryson’s Community Focused Exhibition at the Madison Center. Details Within.
– Exhibitions –
2024
10 West Gallery, Santa Barbara, CA
Museum of Natural History, Santa Barbara, CA
2023
10 West Gallery, Santa Barbara, CA
Tempe Center for the Arts, Tempe, AZ
2022
Madison Center for the Arts, Phoenix, AZ
Pacific Art League, Palo Alto, CA
10 West Gallery, Santa Barbara, CA
Phantom Galleries at The Pierce, San Jose, CA
Found:re Contemporary, Phoenix, AZ
2021
10 West Gallery, Santa Barbara, CA
Found:re Contemporary, Phoenix, AZ
Resort Aviation Jet Center, Hayden, ID
Gallery 30 South, Pasadena, CA
Found:re Contemporary, Phoenix, AZ
2020
The Art Spirit Gallery, Coeur d’Alene, ID
Artist-Exhibitor at “Cinequest Festival,” San Jose, CA
Showcase at Diakadi Performance Life, San Francisco, CA
Recipient-Participant, “Future Art Awards” (Virtual Gallery due to Covid-19)
2019
Public Installation at PWC/Oracle Building, San Jose, CA
Public Installation at Governmental Center, 701 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA
The Art Cave, Santa Cruz, CA
Public Installation at Health Services, 1000 Emeline Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA
R. Blitzer Gallery, Santa Cruz, CA
2018
Public Installation at Palo Alto City Library, Palo Alto, CA
Open Studio Tour, Santa Cruz, CA
Hopkins Center for the Arts, Hopkins, MN
2017
Open Studio Tour, Santa Cruz, CA
2016
Public Installation at Vanguard Real Estate Agency, Santa Cruz, CA
Public installation at PWC/Oracle Building, San Jose, CA
2015
Showcase at Click, Click, Bang Salon, Santa Cruz, CA
Scott’s Valley Library, Scott’s Valley, CA
2014
2013
Phantom Galleries at Pho 69, San Jose, CA
2012
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