Yann Brien is a French artist based in London.
In his work, he explores how we subjectively interpret and relate to structured visual information. His ongoing research is inspired by principles emanating from Gestalt psychology, such as identifying patterns, grouping similar elements, and simplifying complex images when perceiving objects.
He creates paintings and prints that begin as freehand sketches and evolve digitally, until they become empty vessels, and no element can be further added or taken away from the compositions without altering the essence of the original intent.
Through repetition of geometric elements and a minimal, high-contrast colour palette, his pieces playfully challenge our understanding of perceptual organisation, volume and depth. Yann aims to actively engage viewers, inviting them to project their own narratives onto the abstract forms.
Education
Camberwell College of Arts
MA in Visual Arts (Illustration) - 2006-2008.
Collections
V&A, London, UK - UKNBC Meshtec, Tokyo, Japan.
Private collections in Paris, London, Antwerp, Chicago, Geneva, Singapore.
Featured
"Reinventing screenprinting" - C. Williamson - A&C Black (1847).
Sunday Times, Cover Magazine, Time Out.
Selected Exhibitions
Paintlab 23 - London 2023.
Small Wonders - Well Hung - London 2022.
Roy’s Art fair - London - 2019.
Festival of print - ELP*- London - 2018.
The Other Art Fair - London - 2017.
Festival of print - ELP - London - 2017.
Three is the perfect number - London - 2017.
Festival of print - ELP - London - 2016.
Excited States - Atom Gallery - London - 2016.
Look Up - Four Corners - London - 2016.
5th Tokyo Screenprint Biennale - Tokyo - 2015.
ELP - The Bainbridge Gallery - London - 2015.
Between the lines - Atom - London - 2015.
The London Illustration Fair - London - 2015.
East London Design Show - London - 2014.
ELP Summer Show - London - 2014.
Node Rugs - Illustratour - Madrid - 2014.
The London Illustration Fair - London - 2013.
Superstripe - London - 2013.
Re-Built - Rocktic - London - 2013.
Clerkenwell Design Week - London - 2013.
Going Underground - London - 2013.
Multiplied - Christie's - London - 2011.
12 prints - Print Club Gallery - London - 2011.
Power In Numbers - Loop - Chicago - 2011.
Pick Me Up - London - 2011.
Multiplied - Christie's - London - 2010.
Pick Me Up - London - 2010.
(*ELP: East London Printmakers)
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