Brian Connolly

“My artworks are shaped by a diarist approach and an inquiry into the human psyche. Centred around personal growth of the spiritual self, subjects of light and dark flow through my art. The flowers in my work represent a bridge between the natural world and human life and the idea that we all have an internal garden that we must continuously nourish. In the imprecision and often expressive nature of the application, the artwork almost chooses its own form. I approach my works with a Wabi-Sabi and intuitive nature. I tend to depict whimsical and ethereal figures, with elements of naivety which reinforces the idea of finding the true beauty in the imperfect.”

Raised in Beechmont, a sub-tropical town in the hinterland of the Gold Coast, artist Brian Connolly has long held onto the natural roots of his upbringing. Connolly completed a Bachelor of Creative Industries and major in Visual Arts in 2007. After relocating to Melbourne, the artist has gained media exposure through mural collaborations with the acclaimed hair and beauty Salon Edwards & Co. Connolly has since propelled his successes through prestigious gallery representation, exhibitions and a constant flow of commissions including a long list of mural works for varied busi...

Queensland University of Technology- Creative Industries Degree with major in Visual Arts.

Exhibitions and Murals-

2013- Artworks acquired by David Jones Youth dept, Melbourne

2014- Hair and Flowers Mural Edwards & Co hair salon, Melbourne

2015- A Flower cannot blossom without sunshine Mural Edwards & Co salon, Melbourne

2015- Growth Mural Edwards & Co salon, Melbourne

2015- In full bloom Mural Edwards & Co Salon, Sydney

2016- Edwards & Co Melbourne mural artwork feature and Q&A in Collective Hub Magazine

2016-Sow your seed; watch it grow Mural Edwards & Co salon, Sydney

2016- Lead me into the forest Mural Edwards & Co salon, Sydney

2016- Rinse with tepid water Mural Edwards & Co salon, Byron Bay

2016- Trolling til Blomster Mural HUD skin and beauty clinic, Melbourne

2017- Stop and Smell Mural Edwards & Co Salon, Sydney

2017- Edwards & Co Sydney and Byron Bay Salon mural feature in Harper’s BAZAAR magazine

2017- From the Outside, Looking in Solo exhibition, Henley Club gallery (Mirka Moira’s former art studio), Melbourne

2017- Cacti Mi Casa Airbnb Byron Bay Mural feature in Vogue Living magazine

2017- Protea Tree Mural Edwards & Co Salon, Melbourne

2018- Feeling my feet above the ground Mural Edwards & Co Salon, Sydney

2018- Wilting, falling, rooting, rising Mural Ed...