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Brian Buckley

Brian Buckley Resume

Brian Buckley’s work has always centered on analog photographic techniques, celebrating the orchestration of light, chemistry, and papers, harmonizing process and image. After an eye-opening photography course in college, Buckley quickly threw himself headlong into the darkroom. His first job was for renowned paparazzo photographer Ron Gallella, printing older work for publication. Then, while attending Parsons School of Design on a foundation scholarship, the artist began working in commercial labs in New York City. At Ken Taranto Photo Lab, Buckley worked under master printer Ira Mandelbaum. He then was employed by photographer Shelia Metzner, managing cross-processed large format Polaroid film. After later spending a few years as the overnight shift printer for Color Edge in Chelsea, Buckley finally ended up processing work and problem solving darkroom challenges for artist Adam Fuss. Working with Fuss solidified his commitment to the powerful language of analog photographic processes.

Series

This is an image of a pineapple outline on a field of chartreuse.
Pineapples

Brian Buckley’s Pineapple series is a captivating exploration of form and texture through the medium of photography.

This is an image of an outline of an octopus on a gold background.
Wet Photograms

Brian Buckley’s Wet Photograms are a series of unique photographic prints created through a process of placing objects directly onto the paper and exposing them to light. The result is an ethereal, abstract image that captures the essence of the object’s form and texture. Buckley’s mastery of this technique allows him to create striking and visually captivating works of art.

This is an image of the outline of an octopus against a rich, blue background.
Cyanotypes

Brian Buckley’s “Ghost Ship” series is a collection of large-scale cyanotype prints inspired by Greek mythology and the allure of the sea.
Using a 19th-century photographic process, Buckley creates haunting and evocative images that explore the power and mystery of the deep waters, combining personal experiences with mythological narratives.

This is an image of a large blue-green circle, a medium yello circle, and a small blue circle floating on a field of white.
Polaroids

Brian Buckley’s Polaroid work explores the medium’s unique qualities through experimentation and manipulation, resulting in abstract and evocative images.

Exhibitions

This is an image of the outline of an octopus against a gold field of color.
Uncertainty

ClampArt is pleased to announce Brian Buckley’s second solo show with the gallery. Titled “Uncertainty,” the exhibition includes a selection of the artist’s new wet photograms.

This is an image of a toy ship against a rich, blue field of color.
Ghost Ship

ClampArt is pleased to announce “Brian Buckley: Ghost Ship”—the artist’s first solo exhibition with the gallery.

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