BRYAN REES
Metalsmithing & Jewelry
Bryan comes from a family of creative people, each with their own respective outlets. His mother is an architect, his father is a self-taught woodworker, and his brother is an illustrator and industrial designer, as well as a CCS alumni. Bryan joined Cub Scouts as a kid, then later went on to become an Eagle Scout when he was 17. Being outdoors so much has played a role in his artwork, resulting in organic and natural forms within his metalsmithing. Being an Eagle Scout, Bryan has learned to enjoy meeting new people and making new connections wherever he goes. He likes to go camping, fishing, go on bike rides, work on cars, and anything to keep him active outdoors and using his hands. If you know Bryan, you may also know he’s an accomplished and published beard model.
Sterling Tea, 2021
Sterling silver, acrylic
8” x 4” x 4”
Sterling Tea, 2021
Sterling silver, acrylic
8” x 4” x 4”
Bubbly Bronze, 2021
Bronze
11” x 6” x 6.5”
Bubbly Bronze, 2021
Bronze
11” x 6” x 6.5”
Concave, 2020
Bronze
7” x 5” x 5”
Concave, 2020
Bronze
7” x 5” x 5”
Convex, 2020
Bronze
6.5” x 7” x 7”
Convex, 2020
Bronze
6.5” x 7” x 7”
Chisel, 2020
Bronze
6.5” x 6” x 6”
Chisel, 2020
Bronze
6.5” x 6” x 6”
BRYAN REES
My goal is to create three-dimensional objects that invite personal interaction. Through traditional holloware techniques and materials, I design and create structures that embrace and convey a utilitarian appeal while challenging thoughtful contemplation. Whether the response is to walk around the pedestal, to lean in to examine my work closer, or to touch and use the vessel within a daily task, the viewer is tempted to participate with my work on an intimate level. I invite more than a passing glance at my work. My vessels and raised forms embody personality and individual character, sometimes humor, and often contradiction.
Recently I’ve incorporated chasing and repousse into my work. I believe that it allows and welcomes new possibilities for creating pattern and personality. By hammering and pushing metal to its literal breaking point is such a fascinating and rewarding process, you get to see such beautiful forms that can be brought to life.