Paul Brigham

Paul Brigham balances the expressive and gestural qualities of abstraction with the serene stillness that can be found during careful time in nature. Brigham’s interest in Eastern philosophy and art began at an early age and is reflected in his sense of composition. His mixed media process layers emotive color and mark making with rich textural surfaces, upon which he paints birds, flowers, and branches in careful realism. Though emerging from an abstract environment, Brigham’s avian subjects are always at home in his lush backgrounds.

Brigham was born and raised in rural New England. At age four he was exposed to art classes through the local museum and continued to enjoy drawing and painting throughout his formative years. Early inspiration was found helping maintain a Japanese garden that his father designed and created. Brigham is primarily self-taught, preferring the learning derived from direct observation and experience in the natural world.  He has exhibited extensively throughout the U.S. and his work is in collections worldwide.