Scholarship Prep Santa Ana, Santa Ana, CA.
Depicts three heroes for the Scholarship Prep Elementary in downtown Santa Ana.
Out of all artistic media, murals are arguably the most public.
“Scholarship Prep Santa Ana,” Santa Ana, CA. Depicts three heroes for the Scholarship Prep Elementary in downtown Santa Ana.
This is only one reason why artistBrian Petersongravitates toward the medium.
Petersons artwork, though, is not self-indulgent.
Most recently, Peterson designed a mural for California State Universitys Fullerton (CSUF) campus.
“Lion of Judah,” Santa Ana, CA.
Before I even saw any of his artwork, what I immediately noticed was his kind and genuine heart.
As you could see, Brian is an incredible talent.
But even more than that, he is an amazing person.
“Lion of Judah,” Santa Ana, CA.
The thought and meaning behind projects likeFaces of Santa Anashould absolutely be highlighted and commended.
Read on for our exclusive interview with the artist.
Lion of Judah, Santa Ana, CA.
“A Mother’s Love,” Phoenix, AZ. Installed at the Phoenix Rescue Mission Women’s Home.
How has your creative practice evolved throughout time?
Moreover, I have increasingly focused on the design phase and collaborative process with clients.
A Mother’s Love, Phoenix, AZ.
Detail from “A Mother’s Love,” Phoenix, AZ. Installed at the Phoenix Rescue Mission Women’s Home.
Installed at the Phoenix Rescue Mission Women’s Home.
Detail from A Mother’s Love, Phoenix, AZ.
Installed at the Phoenix Rescue Mission Women’s Home.
“Scholarship Prep Santa Ana,” Santa Ana, CA. Depicts three heroes for the Scholarship Prep Elementary in downtown Santa Ana.
What originally drew you to murals as a medium?
My journey into mural work began unexpectedly.
She foresaw this wall leading to many more across the U.S., transforminggraffitiart into something meaningful.
Mural installed on California State University’s Fullerton campus.
They asked if I would create a 180-foot mural on the back of their building.
Mural installed on California State University’s Fullerton campus.
Detail from mural installed on California State University’s Fullerton campus.
Detail from mural installed on California State University’s Fullerton campus.
What is your creative process in designing and ultimately painting a mural?
I ask questions to uncover aspects of their day-to-day life that truly excite them or evoke passion.
Once I identify that spark, it becomes the foundation for my ideation process.
“La Placita,” Santa Ana, CA. Mural installed in partnership with Community Development Partners on their affordable housing development.
Upon arriving on-site, my primary goal is to find my zone.
For me, this process feels like a form of worship, often deeply spiritual, and profoundly rewarding.
La Placita, Santa Ana, CA.
“La Placita,” Santa Ana, CA. Mural installed in partnership with Community Development Partners on their affordable housing development.
Mural installed in partnership with Community Development Partners on their affordable housing development.
Murals are often highly public works created on a large scale.
How, if at all, do these two factors influence the themes you focus on in your work?
“Rise Above the Storm,” Fullerton, CA. Installed in Illumination Foundations Fullerton care shelter.
My goal is to create art that resonates with and enhances these stories.
Rise Above the Storm, Fullerton, CA.
Installed in Illumination Foundations Fullerton care shelter.
“More Than an Athlete,” Ovation Hollywood, Hollywood, CA. Public mural honoring Kobe Bryant’s 2018 Academy Award.
How does your art embody a contemporary street art style?
Are there other terms you would also use to classify your art?
More Than an Athlete, Ovation Hollywood, Hollywood, CA.
“We Will Rise Above,” Philippe the Original, Los Angeles, CA. A tribute to the leaping skills of Kobe Bryant and Mookie Betts.
Public mural honoring Kobe Bryant’s 2018 Academy Award.
We Will Rise Above, Philippe the Original, Los Angeles, CA.
A tribute to the leaping skills of Kobe Bryant and Mookie Betts.
“We Will Rise Above,” Philippe the Original, Los Angeles, CA. A tribute to the leaping skills of Kobe Bryant and Mookie Betts.
What are some of your favorite past projects, murals, or paintings?
Some of my most meaningful projects have been my Kobe Bryant murals.
These pieces, along with others, can be viewed atwww.brianpetersonart.com.
“Kobe and Gianna Courthedral,” Los Angeles, CA. Installed inside of the Nickerson Gardens Gym.
Kobe and Gianna Courthedral, Los Angeles, CA.
Installed inside of the Nickerson Gardens Gym.
What do you hope people will take away from your work?
“Kobe and Gianna Courthedral,” Los Angeles, CA. Installed inside of the Nickerson Gardens Gym.
My favorite reaction from viewers of my work is when they are left speechless.
It’s that moment when the art connects with the heart on a deeper level, transcending words.
This is the true power of artthe ability to evoke something intangible and profound.
“Abba’s House,” Asheville, NC. Installed at Western Carolina Rescue Ministries.
Abba’s House, Asheville, NC.
Installed at Western Carolina Rescue Ministries.
Love Always Wins, Anaheim, CA.
“Love Always Wins,” Anaheim, CA. Mural installed on the parking garage adjacent to the county clerks office.
Mural installed on the parking garage adjacent to the county clerks office.
Do you have any exciting projects coming up?
Im constantly working on new projects that Im excited about.
“Love Always Wins,” Anaheim, CA. Mural installed on the parking garage adjacent to the county clerks office.
