opening RECEPTION: sunday, APRIL 13th, 1-4PM
Brian's Dots
Brian Delozier grew up an active and adventurous kid. In 2002 at the age of 16, things changed when he suffered a traumatic injury on a ski slope that left him paralyzed. Not letting that slow him down, with determination and spirit he is currently able to walk again with the use of crutches.
A few years after the accident, Brian left for Hawaii in search of something more. On his journey through the islands, he discovered a passion for making art using dots which developed into his own unique style. He fills the canvas by using fine point markers to make one painstaking dot at a time, which eventually produces incredible, colorful images. Prior to his accident, Brian never dreamed that one day he would be an artist! The joy of discovering this passion shines through each piece he creates.
From the canvas to clothing, Brian has developed a style of art that is powerful, emotive, sometimes humorous and always unique which makes Brian's Dots a popular stop with art show crowds up and down the east coast and beyond.
"When I start a new piece of art, I'm looking at a giant, blank page that could be anything, knowing that eventually, throughout the course of hundreds of hours and a thousand tiny decisions, it will take shape and be filled with color, and life. There are no shortcuts here. I have to make every single dot. But I only have to make one dot at a time. And in life, I only have to take one step at a time, or breathe one breath at a time, or feel something hard for one moment at a time. And from that perspective, nothing can really stop me.
Just this moment.
Just this next step.
Just this next dot.
This philosophy keeps me grounded, grateful, and always in a place of momentum - even if it's slower for a time, it's still forward motion.
My intention with Brian's Dots is to keep this perspective always--to enjoy the beauty of each moment, each step, and to continue to make things that celebrate and honor the human journey here on this beautiful, mysterious planet. Which, for me, is primarily about deepening in authenticity, expression, and love.
My own personal and professional journeys have offered me a chance to cultivate a whole lot of compassion for myself and, with that, for all of us. Each thing I put out in the world carries with it that understanding and love. I hope you feel it! May we all aim for the stars, whatever they represent for us, and "one dot at a time," may we reach them.
So much love,
Brian"
