Bradley Kahabka

Bradley Kahabka currently resides in Long Beach California, where he has received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Drawing and Painting from California State University Long Beach with a minor in sculpture. Brad's oil paintings often reference a sense of nostalgia, a personal connection to the past and things that have been forgotten, while at the same time pushing the boundaries of modernity. His bold brushwork, color and aesthetic decisions encapsulate his background during his youth, his time as a soldier in the Army, and of his love for the romantic period of painting. He places a high value on the introspection of self, of the significance of things from a bygone era, and of the contemplation of the overlooked and often mundane situations that define life’s journey. His work has been shown from California to Texas, and has had work showcased in the CSULB art museum and president’s house.

Binghamton University - Mechanical Engineering 2003
Musicians Institute - Guitar Performance 2009
Orange County Community College- Associates 2012
Long Beach City College - Associates 2016
California State University Long Beach -BFA 2020

2017 From Within, Long Beach City College, Long Beach, CA (catalogue)
2019 Insights, Carolyn Campagna Kleefeld Contemporary Art Museum, Long Beach, CA
2019 East, East Austin Studio Tour, Austin, TX
2020 Liminal, Gatov West Gallery CSULB, Long Beach, CA
2020 Insights, Carolyn Campagna Kleefeld Contemporary Art Museum, Long Beach, CA