Don Brown

Don Brown, born in Norfolk, studied at the Central School of Art followed by the Royal College of Art, London. His work has been exhibited in solo shows across Great Britain and Europe, including at Le Consortium, Dijon, and in group shows such as SNAP: Art at the Aldeburgh Festival at Snape Maltings, Suffolk, UK, and The Naked Portrait, 1900-2007 at the Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Edinburgh (2007). Brown’s works are part of several notable private and public collections, including Tate Modern and the Museum of Modern Art, in New York.

Brown’s works are known for his preoccupation with representational perfection, and his technical virtuosity and focus on his muse echo Renaissance artists who idealized beauty and form. The reduced scale of his sculptures separates them from every day and draws the viewer closer to appreciate minute details. Brown’s photographs of his sculptures, shot in natural light in his studio, showcase his attention to detail in the method of production.

Despite the influence of classicism in his work, Yoko remains rooted in the present. The contemporary styling of Yoko in the prints, including a clip of her short boyish haircut, highlights the artist’s focus on the present. Unlike classical sculpture, Yoko is not represented as grandiose, but rather as a contemporary portrait of every woman.