Brian Spies

Brian James Spies is a visual artist working in various mediums whose work explores power’s relationship to contemporary narratives. His work has focused in part upon the role the media has played in the expansion of hydro-fracture mining (or fracking) in his hometown in rural north central Pennsylv…

I am a multi-media artist who is interested in how signs and symbols are used to shape cultural narratives that act to exclude people from the mainstream. I use the tools and aesthetics of mass communication to critique how these cultural structures are utilized for this marginalization. Growing up…

CV Brian James Spies Cell: (443) 977-8682 Home: (570) 322-7754 brianjamesspies@yahoo.com http://brianjamesspies.com/home.html Education MFA2012Multi-DisciplinaryThe Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts PB2010PaintingMaryland Institute College of Art BA2002Studio Art (Photo)Lycoming College (cum l…