J Bradley Greer’s often whimsical paintings depict forms resembling those found in nature while also slyly referencing human anatomy. Using thick paint to create surfaces that resemble cake frosting, Greer walks a thin visual line between depicting rich florals and the kinds of human orifices or protrusions found in medical textbooks. Like a first-generation surrealist, Greer enjoys the Rorsachian nature of his practice, believing what viewers see in his work often reveals much about their subconscious desires.

BIO:

J Bradley Greer was born in Los Angeles, CA, in 1961 where he still lives. He completed his studies at the Parsons School of Design in Paris, France, in 1983; received his BFA, from the Otis College of Art & Design, Los Angeles, CA, in 1985; and completed his MFA from California State University in Los Angeles, CA, in 2006.

Greer showed actively during his first years in New York City, including a solo show curated by Bill Arning at White Columns in 1990. After returning to his native Los Angeles, Greer painted and taught middle-school and high-school art students until Arning reintroduced his work through group shows and art fairs via Bill Arning Exhibitions (BAE), beginning in 2019.