Artist’s Statement

Photo Courtesy Marcus Swainson, Dark Corner Productions

I was born in the Shadows of Motown –

being from Detroit and the surrounding area has shaped who I am since a young age. I chose to look at the world from a different angle – to push boundaries and observe through lenses filtered by patience and exploration. A child of schoolteachers, I was encouraged to explore all venues of education and growth – I eventually discovered creation of the Visual Arts was a personal choice for my reason of being. Through commissioned work in my teens, I embraced the idea of creation as a career. I continue my work through public, private, and individual institutions with commissions and donations to charitable causes, creating pieces of varying media for Premio Publishing, Next Stage Productions, College for Creative Studies, Specs Howard School of Broadcast Arts, SEGA of America, Midway Games and Critical Moves.

I studied Visual Arts and Education formally at Michigan State University, Eastern Michigan University, College for Creative Studies and Savannah College of Art and Design, learning technical aspects of composition and imagery. I strive to market my work in ways that appeal to clients and provide me with a creative outlet for personal and academic growth.

Each of my series and visual exploration is born from a desire to learn – to explore different aspects of composition, media, materials, technique, and craft. Growth in understanding and skill is my overarching goal. I enjoy experimentation in themes and materials and as a Visual Arts Educator, I use my experiences creating and marketing my own work and transfer that knowledge onto my varied students.

Come along with me – there’s a lot more to explore. You can follow me @JordanCBrun

About Photo Courtesy of Marcus Swainson, Dark Corner Productions