ARTIST

BRANDON REESE

 
 

Reese works primarily with stoneware and porcelain. His sculptures playfully and beautifully express the idea that relationships enhance individual elements while simultaneously unifying them to create a powerfully emotional and visual experience.

 

 

AVAILABLE WORKS

 

 
 

BIOGRAPHY

Artist, Brandon Reese, works primarily with stoneware and porcelain. He received his BFA in sculpture from the Kansas City Art Institute where he became proficient in bronze, cast iron, steel, wood, and ceramics. While in Kansas City, he apprenticed with Jim Leedy until pursuing a graduate degree specializing in ceramics at Bowling Green State University. There, he had the privilege of working with artists Jun Kaneko, Don Reitz, and Peter Voulkos.

While at Bowling Green, he focused on salt and wood firing for creating unusual and varied surfaces on each sculpture. Upon graduation, Reese was hired by Oklahoma State University as an assistant professor in its newly expanded ceramics department. In addition to teaching, Reese regularly exhibits his large-scale ceramic sculptures. His work has been exhibited in Germany, Taiwan, and across the United States. 

 
 

 
 

ARTIST STATEMENT

Life motivates my work. An amalgamation of memories, images, and relationships inspires all that I do. My fascination with architecture and patterns in life becomes the language that exposes my intrigue with the relationships that connect individuals. Scale heightens the visual experience of these structural investigations… playfully defining space and pushing the boundaries of ceramics. My work also relates to my belief that the best part of life is the process; and that true success comes when one can wear all of the marks that life leaves with beauty and grace, allowing them to become an integral part; and serving as mementos of where one came from and how one got there. My art wears fingerprints, cuts, dents, and other texturing as a roadmap and documentation of its creation.

We hold an innate desire to build, to grow, to leave our mark. The playfulness and precariousness in my pieces show the dichotomy of our fragility and strength. 

My recent body of work is about inviting the viewer into the space it consumes. What isn't there is as important as what is there. The multiple pieces coming together into one collaborative design speaks to the belief that we are our best when we are in relationships with others. Although we maintain our own individual identities, when we are paired with others we are stronger and make a much greater impact on the world around us. The circles in my pieces symbolize eternal life and remind us so delicately that our experience on earth is temporary and at times too brief. But the foundational element of love lasts beyond our existence, and if we are fortunate, we leave added value and beauty to those we have laughed, cried, and lived alongside. 

- Brandon Reese

 
 

SCULPTURES SERIES

 
 

 

BORN

  • April 12, 1973

  • Manhattan, Kansas (USA) 

 

EDUCATION

  • M.F.A. Ceramics - Bowling Green State University - Bowling Green, OH —1997 - 1999

  • Post Undergraduate Study - Ceramic sculpture - Kansas City Art Institute - Kansas City, MO —Spring 1996

  • B.F.A. Sculpture - Kansas City Art Institute - Kansas City, MO —1992 - 1995

  • Art Major - Cameron University - Lawton, OK —1991 - 1992

 

EXHIBITIONS

  • Brandon Reese New Works - Solo Exhibition - Exhibit by Aberson - Tulsa, OK —2017

  •  Amalgamated Contemplation - Ground Exhibition - Walker Fine Arts - Denver, CO —2017

  • Circling the Familiar - Solo Exhibition - Henry Zarrow Center for the Arts - Tulsa, OK —2016

  • Oklahoma State University Art Faculty Annual - Group Exhibition - Gardiner Art Gallery - Stillwater, OK —2016

  • Holiday Show - Group Exhibition - Aberson Exhibits - Tulsa, OK —2016

  • Gallery Artist Show - Group Exhibition - Gebert Contemporary - Scottsdale, AZ —2016

  • Brandon Reese - Solo Exhibition - Aberson Exhibits - Tulsa, OK —2015

  • Brandon Reese - Solo Exhibition - The Bascom - Highlands, NC—2015

  • New Work, Brandon Reese - Solo Exhibition - Gebert Contemporary - Scottsdale, AZ —2015

  • Artist Show - Group Exhibition - Melissa Morgan - Palm Desert, CA —2015

  • Winter 2015 - Group Exhibition - J GO Gallery - Park City, UT —2015

  • Brandon Reese - Solo Exhibition - Fort Collins Art Center - Fort Collins, CO —2015

  • Summer Show - Group Exhibition - Gebert Contemporary - Scottsdale, AZ —2015

  • Oklahoma State University Art Faculty Annual - Group Exhibition - Gardiner Art Gallery - Stillwater, OK —2015

  • Brandon Reese: Circles - Solo Exhibition - The Bascom - Highlands, NC —2014

  • Brandon Reese: Unchartered - Solo Exhibition - Walker Fine Art - Denver, CO —2014

  • Three Potters Symposium - Group Exhibition - The Bascom - Highlands, NC —2014

  • Winter [SOL] 2014 - Group Exhibition - J GO Gallery - Park City, UT —2014

  • New Artist Preview Show - Group Exhibition - Melissa Morgan - Palm Desert, CA —2014

  • Seasonal Show - Group Exhibition - Gebert Contemporary - Scottsdale, AZ —2014

  • Holiday Open House - Group Exhibition - Aberson Exhibits - Tulsa, OK —2014

  • Conceptual Abstraction - Group Exhibition - Alan Avery Art Company - Atlanta, GA —2014

  • Oklahoma State University Art Faculty Annual - Group Exhibition - Gardiner Art Gallery - Stillwater, OK —2014

  • Brandon Reese - Solo Exhibition - Alan Avery Art Company - Atlanta, GA —2013

  • Brandon Reese - Solo Exhibition - Aberson Exhibits - Tulsa, OK —2013

  • Brandon Reese: New Works - Solo Exhibition - Gebert Contemporary - Scottsdale, AZ —2013

  • Gallery Artists:  Collective Abstraction - Group ExhibitionGebert Contemporary -  Santa Fe, NM —2013

  • Oklahoma State University Art Faculty Annual - Group Exhibition - Gardiner Art Gallery - Stillwater, OK —2013 

  • Patina - Solo Exhibition - Walker Fine Arts - Denver, CO —2012

  • Dallas Art Show - Group Exhibition - Dallas Convention Center - Dallas, TX —2012

    • Work taken by Gebert Gallery - Santa Fe, NM —2012

  • Crafting Ritual and Identity: Oklahoma Invitational Exhibition - Group Exhibition + Catalogue - Brady Craft Alliance - Tulsa, OK —2012

  • Art Now 2012 - Group Exhibition + Catalogue - City Arts Center - Oklahoma City, OK —2012

  • White - Group Exhibition with 6 New Pieces - Aberson Exhibits - Tulsa, OK —2012

  • Holiday Show - Group Exhibition - Aberson Exhibits - Tulsa, OK —2012

  • Oklahoma State University Art Faculty Annual - Group Exhibition - Gardiner Art Gallery - Stillwater, OK —2012

  • New works - Group Exhibition - Gebert Gallery - Venice, CA —2012

  • Brandon Reese: Sculpture - Solo Exhibition - Aberson Exhibits - Tulsa, OK —2011

  • Café City Arts: Go - Group Exhibition - City Arts Center - Oklahoma City, OK —2011

  • Holiday Show - Group Exhibition Aberson Exhibits - Tulsa, OK —2011

  • Gallery Artist Group Show - Group Exhibition - Gebert Gallery - Venice, CA —2011

  • LA Art Show - Group Exhibition - LA Convention Center - Los Angeles, CA —2011

  • Anniversary Show - Group Exhibition - Gebert Contemporary - Scottsdale, AZ —2011

  • Brandon Reese: New Sculpture - Solo Exhibition - Gebert Contemporary - Santa Fe, NM —2010

  • Group Show - Group Exhibition - Gebert Gallery - Venice, CA —2010

  • Anniversary Show - Group Exhibition - Gebert Gallery - Venice, CA —2010

  • LA Art Show - Group Exhibition - LA Convention Center - Los Angeles, CA —2010

  • Gallery Abstraction Show - Group Exhibition - Gebert Contemporary - Scottsdale, AZ —2010

  • 100 @ 100 - Group Exhibition + CatalogueDorothy Uber Bryan Gallery - Bowling Green, OH —2010

  • Brandon Reese - Solo Exhibition - Gebert Gallery - Venice, CA —2009

  • Brandon Reese - Solo Exhibition - Gebert Contemporary - Scottsdale, AZ - NCECA Conference—2009

  • Oklahoma State University Art Faculty Annual - Group Exhibition - Gardiner Art Gallery - Stillwater, OK —2009

  • Sculpture and Prints - Group Exhibition - Gebert Contemporary - Scottsdale, AZ —2009

  • Opening Group Show - Group Exhibition - Gebert Gallery - Venice, CA —2008

  • Romantic Materialism - 3-Person Exhibition + Catalogue - Untitled -  Oklahoma City, OK —2008

  • Brandon Reese: Recent Works - Solo Exhibition - Alexandre Hogue Gallery - Tulsa, OK —2008

  • Oklahoma State University Art Faculty Annual - Group Exhibition - Gardiner Art Gallery - Stillwater, OK —2008

  • Gallery Artist Group Show - Group Exhibition - Chiaroscuro Gallery - Santa Fe, NM —2008

  • Ceramics and Painting - Group Exhibition - Chiaroscuro Gallery - Scottsdale, AZ —2008

  • Contemporary Abstraction - Group Exhibition - Ursa Contemporary Gallery - Santa Fe, NM —2007

  • Brandon Reese: New Works - Solo Exhibition - Gebert Contemporary Gallery - Canyon Road -Santa Fe, NM —2007

  • Brandon Reese: New Works - Solo Exhibition - Chiaroscuro Gallery - Scottsdale, AZ —2007

  • Brandon Reese: Ceramic Sculpture - Solo Exhibition - Artsplace - Ponca City, OK —2007

  • Oklahoma State University Art Faculty Annual - Group Exhibition - Gardiner Art Gallery - Stillwater, OK —2007

  • Salt-Glaze Ceramics 2006: 7th International Competition - Curated, Touring, International - Chambers of Trade and Crafts - Luneburg, Germany —2006

  • Salt-Glaze Ceramics 2006: 7th International Competition - Curated, Touring, International - Chambers of Trade and Crafts - Dusseldorf, German —2006

  • Oklahoma State University Art Faculty Annual - Group Exhibition - Gardiner Art Gallery - Stillwater, OK —2006

  • New Works - Invitational, National, Group Exhibition - Chiaroscuro Gallery - Canyon Road Complex - Santa Fe, NM —2006

  • Salt-Glaze Ceramics 2006: 7th International Competition - Curated, Touring, International - Keramikmuseum Westerwald - Westerwald, Germany —2006

  • Salt-Glaze Ceramics 2006: 7th International Competition - Curated: Jurors, International Panel, Hardbound Catalogue - Galerie Handwerk Koblenz - Koblenz, Germany —2006

  • Vision Makers 2006 - Curated: Juror - Mark Masuoka, Regional, Catalogue - Leslie Powell Gallery - Lawton, OK —2006

  • Brandon Reese: New Work - Solo Exhibition - Chiaroscuro Gallery - Scottsdale, AZ —2006 

  • Art Miami - Invitational, National, Group Exhibition - Miami Beach Convention Center - Miami Beach, FL —2005

  • Oklahoma State University Art Faculty Annual - Group Exhibition - Gardiner Art Gallery - Stillwater, OK —2005

  • Chicago Contemporary and Classic - National, Group Exhibition - Navy PierChicago, IL —2005

  • At That Moment, I Was an Artist - Invitational, International, Group Exhibition - NCECA - Maryland Art Place - Baltimore, MD —2005

  • Brandon Reese: Ceramic Sculpture - Solo Exhibition - Chiaroscuro Gallery - Scottsdale, AZ —2005

  • Brandon Reese: New Works - Solo Exhibition - Chiaroscuro Gallery - Monte Sol Complex - Santa Fe, NM —2004

  • Oklahoma State University Art Faculty Annual - Group Exhibition - Gardiner Art Gallery - Stillwater, OK —2004

  • Brandon Reese: Arizona Debut - Solo Exhibition - Chiaroscuro Gallery - Scottsdale, AZ —2004

  • The First Taiwan Ceramics Biennale 2004 - Curated: Jurors - Internation Panel, Catalogue - Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts - Southern Taiwan —2004

  • The First Taiwan Ceramics Biennale 2004 - Curated: Jurors - International Panel, Hard Bound Catalogue, CD - Taipei County Yingge Ceramics Museum - Taipei, Taiwan  —2004

  • Vision Makers 2004 - Curated: Juror - Diane Barber, Regional - IAO Gallery - Oklahoma City, OK  —2004

  • Brandon Reese - Invitational, Two-Person Exhibition - Raffine Interiors - Oklahoma City, OK  —2004

  • Trained - Three-Person Exhibition, National - NCECA - Louis Schwitzer Center - Indianapolis, IN —2004

    • Show proposal accepted by NCECA panel  —2004

  • Ceramics USA - Curated: Juror - Doug Casebeer, National - University of North Texas Art Gallery - Denton, TX —2003

  • Wichita National - Curated: Juror - Josh DeWeese, National - Wichita Center for the Arts - Wichita, KS —2003

  • Oklahoma Ceramics - Invitational, Regional - IAO Gallery - Oklahoma City, OK —2003

  • Cafe City Arts - Invitational, Regional - Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition - Oklahoma City, OK —2003

  • Brandon Reese: New Ceramic Sculpture - Solo Exhibition - Mainsite Art Gallery - Norman, OK —2003

  • Duality: Reese and Wille - Dual Exhibition - University of Dayton - Dayton, OH —2003

  • Awards of Excellence and Grant Recipient Exhibition - Curated: Juror - Betsy Senior, Regional - Northern Oklahoma College - Tonkawa, OK —2002

  • Oklahoma State University Art Faculty Annual - Group Exhibition - Gardiner Art Gallery - Stillwater, OK —2002

  • Reese/Komarin - Dual Exhibition - Peyton Wright Gallery - Santa Fe, NM —2002

  • MOAK 2002 - Curated: Juror - Alyson Stanfield, Regional, Catalogue - Springfield Art Museum - Springfield, MO —2002

  • Red Heat - Curated: Juror - Richard Notkin, National - Alexander Hogue Gallery - Tulsa, OK —2002

  • Spring Contemporary Show - Group Show - Peyton Wright Gallery - Santa Fe, NM —2002

  • Overview: Gallery Artists - Invitational, National, Group Exhibition - NCECA - Sherry Leedy Contemporary Art - Kansas City, MO —2002

  • Peter Voulkos and Friends - Invitational, National, Group Exhibition - Willard Wankleman Gallery - Bowling Green, OH —2002

  • Oklahoma State University Art Faculty Annual - Group Exhibition - Gardiner Art Gallery - Stillwater, OK —2002

  • East/West International Ceramic Invitational - Invitational, International, Group Exhibition - NCECA - Filipino Cultural Center - Overland Park, KS —2002

  • Vision Makers: 2002 - Curated: Juror -Lane Coulter, Regional - Fred Jones Jr. Art Museum - Norman, OK —2002

  • Rendezvous 2001 - Curated: Juror - Jake Jacobson, National - The Museum of Nebraska Art - Kearney, NE —2001

  • Bridges - Solo Exhibition - Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition - Oklahoma City, OK —2001

  • Oklahoma State University Art Faculty Annual - Group Exhibition - Gardiner Gallery - Stillwater, OK —2001

  • Seven State Biennial Exhibition - Curated: Juror - A. Stanfield, Regional, Catalogue - USAO Art Gallery & Leslie Powell Gallery - Chickasha, OK —2001

  • Ceramics Sculpture Invitational - Invitational, International, Group Exhibition - NCECA - Jewish Community Center - Charlotte, NC —2001

  • Clay Invitational - Invitational, National, Group Exhibition - Art and Design Gallery - Springfield, MO —2001

  • KCAI Benefits Show - Group Exhibition + Catalogue - Bloch Gallery - Kansas City, MO —2001

  • Cafe City Arts - Invitational, Regional, Group - Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition - Oklahoma City, OK —2001

  • Brandon Reese: Ceramic Sculpture - Solo Exhibition - Mainsite Art Gallery - Norman, OK —2000

  • Oklahoma State University Art Faculty Annual - Group Exhibition - Gardiner Gallery - Stillwater, OK —2000       

  • Brandon Reese: Two & Two - Solo Exhibition - Leedy Voulkos Art Center - Kansas City, MO —2000

  • Brandon Reese: One Mile Squared - Solo Exhibition - NCECA - Artyard - Denver, CO —2000

  • Thirteenth San Angelo National Ceramic Competition - Curated: Juror - Matthew Kangas, National, Catalogue - San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts - San Angelo, TX —2000

  • Vision Makers: 2000 - Curated, Regional - Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition - Oklahoma City, OK —2000

  • Holiday Show - Invitational, Group - Leedy Voulkos Art Center - Kansas City, MO —1999

  • Contemporary Clay: Master Teachers/Master Students - Invitational, National, Group, Catalogue - Fine Arts Center Galleries - Bowling Green, OH —1999

  • Oklahoma State University Art Faculty Annual - Group Exhibition - Gardiner Gallery - Stillwater, OK —1999

  • Toledo Area Artist - Curated + Regional - Toledo Museum of Art - Toledo, OH —1999 

  • Coming Into View: Emerging Craft Artists in Ohio - Invitational + Regional - Ohio Craft Museum - Columbus, OH —1999

  • Feats of Clay XII - Curated: Juror - Micael Lucero, National, Catalogue - Gladding McBean Terra Cotta Factory - Lincoln, CA —1999

  • Art Space / Lima's 47th Annual Spring Show - Curated: Jurors - Mark Moffett, David Lepo, Regional - Art Space - Lima, OH —1999

  • Thesis Exhibition - Solo Exhibition - Dorothy Uber Bryan Gallery - Bowling Green, OH —1999          

  • Regional Student Juried Exhibition - Curated, Regional - NCECA - Columbus, OH —1999

  • Spectrum Art Gallery - Curated, Regional - Summer Show - Toledo, OH—1998

  • Kansas City Artist - Group Exhibition - Leedy Voulkos Art Center - Kansas City, MO —1996

  • KCAI Departmental Sculpture Show - Group Exhibition - Marietta Art Building - Kansas City, MO —1996            

  • KCAI Senior Show - Group Exhibition - Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art - Kansas City, MO —1995

  • Sculptural Exhibition - Group Exhibition - City Market Art Space - Kansas City, MO —1995

 

PUBLICATIONS

  • “Exhibit by Aberson Announces Exhibition Of New Work From Ceramic Sculptor Brandon Reese”: Digital Journal —Feb 16, 2017

  • McDonnell, Brandy - “Video, interviews & photos: Oklahoma Contemporary's ArtNow showcases state's diverse, current art”: NEWSOK Blogs —January 15, 2017

  • Art in America 2016: Annual Guide to Museums, Galleries, & Artists (August 2016): 73,92,119,155 - (gallery listings) —Aug 2016

  • Art in America 2015: Annual Guide to Museums, Galleries, & Artists (August 2015): 74,97,122,148 - (gallery listings) —Aug 2015

  • Storrs, Michael - “Brandon Reese: Reinventing the Wheel” - Auditorium —Summer 2014.

  • Paglia, Michael - “Review: Mixing Painting and Sculpture is a Winning Formula for Havu and Walker Galleries” - Westward —Nov 19, 2014

  • Art in America 2014: Annual Guide to Museums, Galleries, & Artists (August 2014): 72,91,129,144,151 - (gallery listings) —Aug 2014

  •  Art in America 2013: Annual Guide to Museums, Galleries, & Artists (August 2013): 74,96,131,142,156 - (gallery listings) —Aug 2013

  • Valley Guide 2013: Phoenix, AZ —2013

  • Brandon Reese - Macy (image inside back cover) - Luxe:  Interior + Design (Colorado edition): Volume 10, Issue 4 —Fall 2012

  • Paglia, Michael - “A Thoughtful Pairing Puts a Fine Patina on Walker Fine Art” - Westword: Denver. Denver, CO —Dec 4, 2012

  • “Crafting Ritual and Identity: presented by Brady Craft Alliance” - Brandon Reese - Savannah - Veil White (images front cover) Living Arts of Tulsa —Aug 2012

  • Brandon Reese - Catalogue - Palace - Brady Craft Alliance Presents Living Arts Hosts Crafting Ritual & Identity: Oklahoma Invitational Exhibition - Brady Craft Alliance - Tulsa, OK —2012

  • Natalie Deuschle - “Brady Craft Alliance: Oklahoma craft artists find a home in Tulsa’s Brady Arts District” - Brandon Reese: Palace (image pg. 24). Art Focus Oklahoma:  Volume 27, No.4  —July/August 2012

  • Art in America 2012: Annual Guide to Museums, Galleries, & Artists (August 2012): 72,93,179, 257 -  gallery listings —2012

  • Reese, Brandon - Jewel - Artbook (2012):  IFC (photo) —2012

  • “Art Now 2012” - Catalogue - City Arts Center - Oklahoma City, OK —2012

  • ARTslant Santa Fe: Brandon Reese: Sculpture —June/July 2011

  • Valley Guide 2011:  Phoenix, AZ. —2011

  • Art in America 2011: Annual Guide to Museums, Galleries, & Artists (August 2011): 70,91,131,142 - gallery listings — Aug 2011

  • Reese, Brandon - Club& Mallet - 100 @ 100 -  Bowling Green State University - Bowling Green, OH —2010

  • Reese, Brandon - Nelli - Pasatiempo —May 2010

  • Reese, Brandon - R2 - “Brandon Reese: New Sculpture” - Trend - Volume 10, Issue 4. (article and photos) —2010

  • Zimmerman, John - “The Structure of Things: The Sculpture of Brandon Reese” - Ceramics Monthly —Feb 2010

  • Art in America 2010: Annual Guide to Museums, Galleries, & Artists (August 2010): 68,87,134,134 - (gallery listings) —Aug 2010

  • Reese, Brandon -Catalogue - Tamale - Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City Regional Art Collection -  Kansas City, MO —2009

  • Ute Junher - “Exploring L.A.’s Hippest Hoods” -  Australian Press —Aug. 8-30, 2009  

  • Reese, Brandon - Catalogue - Cocoon - Experiencing the New: Contemporary Forum - Phoenix Art Museum - Phoenix, AZ —2009

  • “Sculptor Shapes Students” - Stillwater NewsPress - Stillwater, OK - (article and photos) —Nov. 23, 2009

  • Art in America 2009: Annual Guide to Museums, Galleries, & Artists (August 2009):  68,95,180,255.  (gallery listings) —Aug 2009

  • Reese, Brandon - Catalogue - Castle, Rush, Nelli, Shepard - Romantic Materialism - Oklahoma City, OK —2008

  • Reese, Brandon - Catalogue - Wichita - Building a Collection: Contemporary Forum - Phoenix, AZ —2008

  • Art in America 2008: Annual Guide to Museums, Galleries, Artists 7 (August 2008): 71,97,167,237.  (gallery listings) —2008

  • “Ceramic Artist Discusses Solid Works” - The City Sentinel —Aug 13, 2008

  • “A Material World” - Downtown Monthly 7.7 (July 2008): 12. (article & photo) —2008

  • Reese, Brandon - Cooper - Contemporary Forum.  (Feb. 2007):  8.  (photo) —2007

  • Reese, Brandon - Veil White - Art Focus:  Oklahoma.  (Nov./Dec. 2007): cover & 19 (photos & article) —2007

  • Is This a Great State or What - New Channel 4 -  Aired October 26 & 28 (Featured documentary report) —2007

  • Reese, Brandon - Mint Veil, Loaves, Loretta, Journey.  Opening Night.  (Spring 2007):  2, 13-14.  (photos) —2007

  • Reese, Brandon - Curly.  Artbook (2007):  IFC.  (photo) —2007

  • Reese, Brandon -  Feather - Salzbrand Keramik 2006 - Koblenz, Germany (hardbound catalogue) —2006

  • Art in America 2006: Annual Guide to Museums, Galleries, Artists 7 (August 2006):  73,144,168 (gallery listings) —2006

  • Reese, Brandon - Moses, Pillow Party, Prairie.  Artbook (2006):  44.  (photo) —2006

  • Vision Makers 2006 - The Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition - Oklahoma City, OK. (catalogue) —2006

  • Reese, Brandon - Fields - Art Focus: Oklahoma - 21.2 (March/April 2006): 23. (photo) —2006

  • Art in America 2005: Annual Guide to Museums, Galleries, Artists 7 (August 2005): 77,143,166 - (gallery listings) —2005

  • Art in America 2004:  Annual Guide to Museums, Galleries, Artists 7 (August 2004):  157, 219.  (gallery listings)

  • Reese, Brandon. Moses, Prairie. Santa Fe: Trend 5.1 (Summer/Fall 2004): 13. (photo)

  • “Brandon Reese, New Work” - Santa Fe New Mexican: Pasantiempo (Aug. 6, 2004)

  • “Ceramic Sculpture, Brandon Reese.” THE:  Magazine of the Arts (Aug. 1, 2004)

  • “Reese at Chiaroscuro.” Artbook of the New West (spr./summer 2004)

  • The First Taiwan Ceramics Biennale, Taipei, Taiwan. (hardbound catalogue)

  • ”Brandon Reese.”  METRO/AZ (Apr./May 2004): inside back cover. (photo)

  • “Vision Makers.” Stillwater News Press 6 Feb. 2004: A13.

  • Cain, Marcus.  “Clay from the Middle Ground.” Ceramics: Art & Perception 52 (2003): 99.

  • Watson, Tami.  “One-man Show Opening at MAINSITE.” Pop  (17 Jan. 2003).

  • Gill, Peter.  “MAINSITE Hosts Two Showings.” Oklahoma Daily (17 Jan. 2003).

  • Brandenburg, John.  “Sculptor Looks for Self.” The Daily Oklahoman 24 Jan. 2003.

  • Jones, Preston.  “Truth and Ceramics.” Oklahoma Gazette 23 Jan. 2003.

  • Dillon, Pamela & Simmons, Carol. “Abstract Details, Abstract Forms.” Dayton Daily News 12 Jan. 2003.

  • Dunn, Shari.  “Reese’s Pieces.”  Vanguard Inaugural (2003).

  • Williams, Gerry.  “Brandon Reese.” Studio Potter 130 (June 2002): 84-85.

  • Reese, Brandon.  Laya.  Fine Art Galleries:  Museums and Artists  Winter (2002): 19. (photo)

  • Reese, Brandon.  Hymeneal.  Cross Currents of Oklahoma 15.6 (Nov/Dec 2001): 14. (photo)

  • Reese, Brandon.  Field’s Interior.  Cross Currents of Oklahoma 14.1 (Jan/Feb 2001: cover

  • Brandenburg, John. “Two-man ‘Bridges’ Show Joins Artists.” The Daily Oklahoman 7 Dec. 2001.

  • Core Concepts in Art CD-ROM, McGraw-Hill Publishing:

    • Gilbert’s Living with Art, by Mark Getlein

    • Art Across Time, by Laurie Schneider Adams

    • Art Fundamentals, by Otto Ocvirk et al.,

    • Interiors, by Karla Nielson and David Taylor

    • History of Western Art, by Laurie Schneider Adams

    • Launching the Imagination, by Mary Stewart

  • French, Bob.  “Exploring Duality.” Cross Currents of Oklahoma (Jan-Feb 2001): 14. (cover Image)

  • Brandenburg, John. “Solo Shows Identify Artists’ Personalities.” The Daily Oklahoman 10 Nov. 2000, sec. 7:B.

  • “Abstract to the Max.” Vivid (Nov. 2000).

  • “Brandon Reese: New Ceramic Sculpture.” The Daily Oklahoman 20 Oct. 2000.

  • “Ceramic Sculpture.”  Oklahoma Gazette 18 Oct. 2000:48-49.                           

  • “Reese’s Pieces.” Pop (20 Oct. 2000): 12.

  • Trafton, Robin. “Artist Expands the Boundaries of Ceramics.” The Kansas City Star 4 Aug. 2000:32.

  • “Brandon Reese at the Leedy-Voulkos.” The Review (July 2000): 10.

  • Brandenburg, John. “Exhibit Provides Artist Vision for All to View.” The Daily Oklahoman 28 Apr. 2000:5.

  • Contemporary Clay: Master Teachers/Master Students, Fine Arts Gallery, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH. (Catalogue). —1999

  • “Clay Mania.” The Columbus Dispatch 9 Mar. 1999, sec. 8:F.

  • Scott, Rebekah.  “News of Art.”  The Blade:  Toledo, OH April 6, 1999.

  • Dupont, David.  “BGSU Exhibit Breaks the Mold.”  Sentinel-Tribune 21 October 1999:20.

CONFERENCES / LECTURES / WORKSHOPS

  • Circling the Familiar, Henry Zarrow Center for the Arts. Tulsa, OK. (Artist Lecture) —2016

  • Brandon Reese Sculpture.  Fort Collins Art Center. Fort Collins, CO. (Guest Lecturer and Workshop) —2015

  • Three Potters Symposium.  The Bascom, Highlands, NC. (Guest Lecturer and Demonstrator) —2014

 

SELECTED COLLECTIONS / COMMISSIONS

  • Community Circle. Heritage Trust Corporation. Oklahoma City, OK. (7’ diameter ceramic and wood installation comprised of over 100 pieces, Permanent Collection) —2017

  • Pure Tower. AC Hotel. Oklahoma City, OK. (Large White Ceramic and Wood Sculpture, Public Collection) —2017

  • Giant Pillow. Bob Jones. Tulsa, OK. (Ceramic Pillow series, Private Collection) —2017

  • Dalli. Maureen Burskey. Ann Arbor, MI (Ceramic Dress Sculpture, Private Collection) —2017

  • Marlow. Louise. Corene. Norwegian Cruise Line - “Joy”. Pappenburg, Germany (Three Ceramic Sculptures, Permanent Collection) —2016

  • Santa Fe Pillow. Mr. & Mrs. Judge Kerns. Tulsa, OK. (Ceramic Pillow series, Private Collection) —2016

  • Blue Community Circle. The Bascom. Highlands North Carolina. (Wall Installation) —2016

  • Elegant Dress. Liz. Tulsa, OK (Ceramic Dress series, Private Collection) —2016 

  • Macy. JW Marriot Mall of America. Bloomington, MN. (Ceramic Sculpture, Permanent Collection) —2015

  • Canaan. Canaan Resources Oklahoma City, OK.  (Ceramic and Wood Sculpture, Permanent Collection) —2015

  • Cobalt Mirrored Pillows. Polsinelli Law Firm. Washington DC.  (Ceramic Wall Sculptures, Permanent Collection) —2014

  • Rocker. Laguna. Nelli. Pneumatics Engineering. Stillwater, OK.  (Ceramic Sculptures, Permanent Collection) —2011

  • Jacob. Bryan Cave Firm. Saint Louis, MO. (Ceramic Sculpture, Permanent Collection) —2008

  • Tamale. Kansas City Federal Building. Kansas City, MO.  (Ceramic Sculpture, Permanent Collection) —2007

  • Vivian. Taipei County Yingge Ceramics Museum. Taipei, Taiwan.  (Ceramic Sculpture, Permanent Collection) —2004

  • Cone #1. University of Science and Art of Oklahoma. Chickasha, OK.  (Ceramic Sculpture, Permanent Collection) —2002

  • Direction. Bowling Green State University. Bowling Green, OH.  (Ceramic Sculpture, Public Collection) —1999

  • Eos. H&R Block World Headquarters. Kansas City, MO.  (Ceramic Sculpture, Corporate Collection) —1996

  • Echo. Rockhurst College. Kansas City, MO.  (Bronze Sculpture, Competitive Commission) —1995

  • Cerner Project. Cerner Corporation. Kansas City, MO.  (Large Outdoor Sculpture Competitive Commission) —1995

  • Marlow. Louise. Corene. Norwegian Cruise Line - “Joy”. Pappenburg, Germany (Three Ceramic Sculptures, Permanent Collection) —1995

  • Blue Community Circle. The Bascom. Highlands North Carolina. (Wall Installation) —1995

 

AWARDS

  • Oklahoma Artist Fellowship.  Oklahoma Visual Artist Coalition.  Oklahoma City, OK.  (one of two $5,000 in state of Oklahoma) —2007

  • Arts and Science Summer Research Supplemental +1 Programs Grant Recipient.  Oklahoma State University.  Stillwater, OK.  (One month’s salary for summer research of wood kilns and production of work with those kilns plus $1,000 for traveling to Flagstaff, AZ for this research.) —2007

  • Finalist Salzbrand Keramik 2006 - Salzbrand Keramik 2006.  Galerie Handwerk Koblenz.  Koblenz, Germany —2006

  • Arts Educator of the Year Award - Niche Magazine nominee.  Philadelphia Buyer’s Market of American Craft. Philadelphia, PA —2005       

  • Finalist First Taiwan Ceramics Biennale 2004 - First Taiwan Ceramics Biennale 2004.  Taipei County Yingge Ceramics Museum.  Taipei, Taiwan —2004

  • Honorable Mention - Wichita National.  Wichita Center for the Arts.  Wichita, KS.  Juror - Josh DeWeese —2004

  • 2002 Award of Excellence and Grant Recipient.  Oklahoma Visual Artist Coalition.  Oklahoma City, OK.  (Competitive award given to three artists in the state of Oklahoma. $3,000) —2002      

  • Coming into View:  Emerging Craft Artist of Ohio.  Ohio Craft Museum.  Columbus, OH.  (Selected as one of the top five emerging artists in Ohio.) —1999

  • Promotional Poster.  NCECA student show.  Columbus, OH —1999            

  • Honor Roll.  Bowling Green State University.  Bowling Green, OH —1997-1999

  • Graduate Teaching Assistantship.  Bowling Green State University.  Bowling Green, OH —1997-1999            

  • Dean’s List.  Kansas City Art Institute.  Kansas City, MO —1995             

  • Competitive Scholarship.  Kansas City Art Institute. Kansas City, MO —1992

  • Outstanding Freshman in the Field of Art.  Cameron University.  Lawton, OK —1992

  • Competitive Scholarship.  Cameron University.  Lawton, OK —1991