Fred Brandes is a New York-based artist specializing in mixed media, seashell art, and paintings. His innovative artwork combines woodwork, staining, painting, and the intricate cutting of seashells to create unique and captivating pieces. With a focus on assemblage and collage, Brandes carefully selects and arranges shells for their shape, size, and color, often incorporating the Fibonacci spiral found in nature. His seashell art is three-dimensional, featuring relief aspects reminiscent of ancient hieroglyphic carvings. In addition to his artwork, Brandes also creates tables with his art as tabletops.
Brandes' paintings are abstract and explore the interplay of color and light within a linear structure. Using stain, paint, and various tools, he creates compositions where bands of color interact and progress, resulting in dynamic and visually engaging pieces. His larger paintings can be found in public collections such as Chase, Prudential, Continental Group, Citicorp, and Marathon Oil. Born and raised in Brooklyn, Brandes studied at The Cooper Union School of Art and has been recognized for his artistic talent with awards and fellowships.
Generated from the website