About Bree
Brianna, known to most as Bree, is a multidisciplinary artist whose creative curiosity began with murals and dioramas and never really let up. Raised in Pasadena and Hollywood, her early education included everything from mastering the cello to helping assemble photo mosaics of Mars—and that eclectic spirit still fuels her practice today.
Bree describes herself as a “museum geek” – a playful nod to her career designing educational spaces centered on natural and historical themes. Her design journey began at just 15 years old, and she’s since moved between museums and consulting firms, including a notable stint at the international design company IDEO where she served as an environments designer.
When the weekend arrives, Bree retreats to her studio at The Fairfax Ranch, experimenting with vibrant color palettes and storytelling visuals in her ongoing mission to spark joy and curiosity.
Bree holds a Master of Arts in Museum Studies from John F. Kennedy University, and a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Design, and Minor in Art History, from the University of California at Davis. She has also studied at Otis/Parsons and the Art Center College of Design at Night.
Artist
Statement
My work begins with stories—narratives of individuals whose unique contributions or significant challenges form the foundation of my art. These human experiences become the canvas upon which I build visual tapestries of pattern and color.
Through screen printing, I translate these narratives into layers of vibrant pigment, each contributing to a visual conversation about resilience, discovery, and connection. I’m fascinated by how patterns simultaneously conceal and reveal, reflecting the complex stories we tell about ourselves and others.
Materials are my passion, particularly fine printing papers and wood surfaces. My current work incorporates gold and silver gilding—a meticulous process I continually refine. These metallic elements create dimensional effects that I enhance with layers of eco-friendly epoxy resin, resulting in pieces that shimmer with depth and movement.
When visitors enter my studio, I want them to feel they’ve discovered a cabinet of curiosities or stepped into a story mid-sentence. I aim to surprise. Perhaps even dazzle.