Drawings, paintings and sculpture by Charleston artist Brian Bustos follow the whimsical and wonderful story of Ker-ij, a charming character who travels from his homeland in a far away galaxy to Earth.
A short film chronicling Ker-ij's journey will play in the 103 Gallery's courtyard.
About Artist Brian Bustos Brian Bustos was born in Willingboro, NJ in 1981, but in reality he is from "nowhere in particular," after many moves as a child (New Jersey, Georgia, Korea, Kansas, Washington St. before age 13). While in high school, in Mt. Pleasant, SC the desire to explore on his own was strong. So, after graduation in 1999 he wandered around the United States, Europe, and Central America alone. Mostly surfing, drawing, and writing poems in little notebooks in dark bars. After a while he became weary of travel and in 2005 he entered Trident Technical College for a degree in Film Production. He thought that films would be a good way to get all of his visions and ideas out of his head, but films proved a slow process. So, he picked up a paint brush and began painting, drawing, and making collages daily to try and keep up with the flow of ideas filling the inside of his brain . He learned to paint by looking at books about art in the library, graffiti on the street, going to museums, and trial and error. There is a strong need to sit, listen to music and make things with his hands, a sort of road map of the things he's seen, done, and felt. He feels that life is awesomely weird and hopes to accomplish many valiant feats.
"The Gallery Insight" by Mike Elder
Brian's work touches on a side of the human psyche that we can all relate to. Illustration like paintings with a story theme of a being thrown into today's Human world. Calming feeling is the best to explain with one word. Acceptance could be another. Very good with color combinations introducing solid colors in an arrangement that brings you full circle. Brian’s work is well thought out and involves a story line. The strength comes when you have a child and adult both enjoying his work. Very kid appropriate and adult sought after. I have a great feeling about Brian's work and his future in fine art.
