Brande Wilkerson
Lifelong Artist
Frequently emerging from a futuristic paradox, Brande is recognized for her edgy, geometric designs. With over 20 years of experience in fashion/costume design, photography became her first medium of expression. Her work was published in 75+ worldwide publications & magazine covers from 2014-2019. Her love for futuristic geometric design naturally evolved into a vast skillset that spans several different genres.
Artist Statement
The first purpose of my work is to give. As a futuristic artist my heart is in the art of course, but my nature is to see a better future for the oppressed and downtrodden. When you purchase art from me, you can be confident it is going to help those with immediate needs like food, shelter and clothing. The second purpose is to invoke a vision of the timeline of life. An assessment of the space we occupy now and will in the future. We determine the paths of our future by the decisions we make today. I call my work a study of time travel, emphasis on a better future. I like to compose with geometric patterns, clean lines, and linear elements. When the viewer encounters my work, I want them to see my inspirations of industrial architecture, digital technology, futuristic battle armor tempered with mid- century timeless style. I prefer working with mixed media elements and enjoy exploring new materials frequently.
Education
Raised by an accomplished art instructor, Brande's creative journey was built with a solid understanding of the arts. Putting a year of college behind her, she forged ahead toward entrepreneurship and opened her online boutique in 1999. This season offered her over a decade of experience in millinery & costume design, where her evolution of craft continued to develop.
She is self-taught in multidisciplinary mediums of construction sculpture technique, assemblage, painting, multi-sensory and geometric composition.
Exhibitions
April 7, 2022- May 28, 2022
Fenix Arts "A Sense of Place" Exhibit
Feb 1,2022- Jan 31, 2023
Cabot Foundation for Arts & Culture
Traveling Exhibit
https://www.facebook.com/CabotFoundation/
Jan 13- Feb 26, 2022
Women to Watch "Paper Routes"
Fenix Arts
https://fenixarts.org/exhibitions/
Nov 12- Dec 24, 2021
Small Holiday Works Show
Fenix Arts
https://fenixarts.org/exhibitions/
Nov 15-Dec 15, 2021
Biafarin Awards Group Exhibition
https://www.biafarin.com/p/ba2021.html?AW=AW127642290
Sept 1- Oct 31, 2021
"Emergence" Pacific Northwest Sculptors
https://pnwsculptors.org/upcoming-exhibits/
Aug-6-Sept 25, 2021
Texarkana Regional Arts & Humanities Council/TRAHC Exhibition
Aug 5-28th 2021
Textures & Patterns Exhibit https://www.laslagunaartgallery.com/
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Industry Work
She has been commissioned to provide designs for a number of Entertainment & Fashion venues such including; Movie/Film Studios wardrobe, NYC Fashion week Runway shows, Fashion Editorial publications, Dance Companies, Theater arts, Musicians, Derby & Ascot events, International Performance arts & more.
Over the 2020 pandemic she spent a concentrated effort going an entirely new direction in her work. She created a collection of Interactive Installation Functional artworks. Most recently Brande's Installations have been shown in public exhibits in her local AR/ TX territory and CA. Solo exhibits are currently scheduled for 2022-2023.
Brande's creative photography & fashion stylist work has been published in numerous international fashion & art publications including: 360 Magazine, Vogue.it, Neiman Marcus The BOOK, Dark Beauty, Flawless Magazine, Fashion Faces Magazine, Most Magazine, IKON mag, Get Inspired Magazine & more. Her designs have been showcased around the world.
Her well known (now retired) giant red rose headpiece was seen in several fashion magazines, television commercials & websites including Neiman Marcus Christmas Book 2013. Her millinery headpieces have won awards on the world's most coveted stages for head wear including Best Dressed couple at Dubai World Cup 2014 & Worldwide news headlines from Royal Ascot in Berkshire 2014.
Memberships
Arkansas Arts Council Registry of Artists
Cabot Foundation for the Arts & Culture
KHA- Corinth, TX
Fenix Arts
Saatchi Artists
Southwest Artists
The Hidden Warriors
Women's Global Ministry Network
Mad Hatters Society
The Millinery Artisan Guild
Lifelong Artist
Frequently emerging from a futuristic paradox, Brande is recognized for her edgy, geometric designs. With over 20 years of experience in fashion/costume design, photography became her first medium of expression. Her work was published in 75+ worldwide publications & magazine covers from 2014-2019. Her love for futuristic geometric design naturally evolved into a vast skillset that spans several different genres.
Artist Statement
The first purpose of my work is to give. As a futuristic artist my heart is in the art of course, but my nature is to see a better future for the oppressed and downtrodden. When you purchase art from me, you can be confident it is going to help those with immediate needs like food, shelter and clothing. The second purpose is to invoke a vision of the timeline of life. An assessment of the space we occupy now and will in the future. We determine the paths of our future by the decisions we make today. I call my work a study of time travel, emphasis on a better future. I like to compose with geometric patterns, clean lines, and linear elements. When the viewer encounters my work, I want them to see my inspirations of industrial architecture, digital technology, futuristic battle armor tempered with mid- century timeless style. I prefer working with mixed media elements and enjoy exploring new materials frequently.
Education
Raised by an accomplished art instructor, Brande's creative journey was built with a solid understanding of the arts. Putting a year of college behind her, she forged ahead toward entrepreneurship and opened her online boutique in 1999. This season offered her over a decade of experience in millinery & costume design, where her evolution of craft continued to develop.
She is self-taught in multidisciplinary mediums of construction sculpture technique, assemblage, painting, multi-sensory and geometric composition.
Exhibitions
April 7, 2022- May 28, 2022
Fenix Arts "A Sense of Place" Exhibit
Feb 1,2022- Jan 31, 2023
Cabot Foundation for Arts & Culture
Traveling Exhibit
https://www.facebook.com/CabotFoundation/
Jan 13- Feb 26, 2022
Women to Watch "Paper Routes"
Fenix Arts
https://fenixarts.org/exhibitions/
Nov 12- Dec 24, 2021
Small Holiday Works Show
Fenix Arts
https://fenixarts.org/exhibitions/
Nov 15-Dec 15, 2021
Biafarin Awards Group Exhibition
https://www.biafarin.com/p/ba2021.html?AW=AW127642290
Sept 1- Oct 31, 2021
"Emergence" Pacific Northwest Sculptors
https://pnwsculptors.org/upcoming-exhibits/
Aug-6-Sept 25, 2021
Texarkana Regional Arts & Humanities Council/TRAHC Exhibition
Aug 5-28th 2021
Textures & Patterns Exhibit https://www.laslagunaartgallery.com/
Read Less
Industry Work
She has been commissioned to provide designs for a number of Entertainment & Fashion venues such including; Movie/Film Studios wardrobe, NYC Fashion week Runway shows, Fashion Editorial publications, Dance Companies, Theater arts, Musicians, Derby & Ascot events, International Performance arts & more.
Over the 2020 pandemic she spent a concentrated effort going an entirely new direction in her work. She created a collection of Interactive Installation Functional artworks. Most recently Brande's Installations have been shown in public exhibits in her local AR/ TX territory and CA. Solo exhibits are currently scheduled for 2022-2023.
Brande's creative photography & fashion stylist work has been published in numerous international fashion & art publications including: 360 Magazine, Vogue.it, Neiman Marcus The BOOK, Dark Beauty, Flawless Magazine, Fashion Faces Magazine, Most Magazine, IKON mag, Get Inspired Magazine & more. Her designs have been showcased around the world.
Her well known (now retired) giant red rose headpiece was seen in several fashion magazines, television commercials & websites including Neiman Marcus Christmas Book 2013. Her millinery headpieces have won awards on the world's most coveted stages for head wear including Best Dressed couple at Dubai World Cup 2014 & Worldwide news headlines from Royal Ascot in Berkshire 2014.
Memberships
Arkansas Arts Council Registry of Artists
Cabot Foundation for the Arts & Culture
KHA- Corinth, TX
Fenix Arts
Saatchi Artists
Southwest Artists
The Hidden Warriors
Women's Global Ministry Network
Mad Hatters Society
The Millinery Artisan Guild
Volunteer Work
Volunteer Collaboration with Hidden Warriors Project 2014-2015
http://www.hiddenwarriors.org/
Continued contributer current 2016
http://www.hiddenwarriors.org/
Continued contributer current 2016
VVB Floral headpiece donated for "LIVE IN THE STORY"
Womens Conference 2016 Little Rock, AR
womanconference.tv/
Womens Conference 2016 Little Rock, AR
womanconference.tv/