Brian Morris is a visionary Illustrator who’s developed a signature style that dissolves visual boundaries. He is known for his transparent portrayal of people and characters as glass vessels containing entire inner worlds, exploring themes of mortality and lived experiences through a psychedelic lens. Imagery is the primary force in Brian’s works, inviting audiences to visually introspect within.

Brian’s artistic practice of hand-drawn digital illustration, crafts visual narratives that strike a delicate balance between colorful and the grotesque. Brian's best-known projects, including "ooo000ooohs," "13 Feels," and "Order of the Glass Apes," have garnered widespread acclaim and dedicated collector bases. Through his thought-provoking art, Brian continues to inspire fellow artists and art enthusiasts alike, leaving an indelible mark on how they see the world.

Brian was born and raised in Central Illinois and received his BA in Graphic Design & Art History at Bradley University. He lives and works in Chicago, Illinois.

Born 1976 in Peoria, IL USA.
Resides and works in Chicago, Il USA.

Education
1996-00 BA, Graphic Design and Art History, Bradley University, Peoria Il, USA.

Select Exhibitions
2023 Skinned Alive 4 (group exhibition), Online exhibition.
2022 Pocket Beebs + Friends (group exhibition), Ewkuks Gallery, Los Angeles CA, USA.
2022 NFT Liverpool (group exhibition), Adelia Art Gallery, Liverpool, England.
2010 The Vader Project (group exhibition), Los Angeles, San Diego, London, Tokyo, Pittsburgh. 
2009 Secret Handshakes (group exhibition), Rotofugi Gallery, Chicago Il, USA.
2007 Practice Makes Perfect and Other Lies (solo exhibition), Rotofugi Gallery, Chicago Il, USA

Collections
Brian Morris is collected by various national and international private collections.

Select Publications
Sol,”‘Brian Morris”, NFT Yearbook [digital edition], 2023.
Ryder Windham, “The Vader Project”, STARWARS: Year by Year - A visual chronicle, DK Publishing, 2010.
Geno DiPol, “The Art of  Brian Morris”, Car Kulture Deluxe, #50, 2012.
Daniel Eckler, Featured, Torso - T-shirt Graphics Exposed, 2010.
Authors, “Tattoo toys”, INKED Magazine, May, 2009.
Anne Grinney-Colomban, “Brian Morris”, Ol’ Skool Rodz, #30, 2009.
Soren Siebel, “Brian Morris: I was as you are”, RUGGED Magazine UK/Japan, #14 2008.
John Hall, “Brian Morris: Be Illin”, Mass Appeal, Feb, 2007.
Rainer Engel, “Brian Morris: Wildstyle”, TnT, March, 2007.
Marcus Menold, “Brian Morris: War of the Whatnots”, Virus, #16, 2007.

Professional Contributions
2023 Presenter, Visual Voices: Journey to Chief Creative Officer and Beyond, Bradley University, Peoria Il, USA.
2022 Panelist, “Art in Web3 hosted by Critical Mass”, SxSW, Austin Tx, USA.
2022 Presenter, “NFT WTF”, The Chicago Graphic Design Club, Chicago Il, USA.

Select Brand Collaborations
Arbor Snowboards
Bacardi
Baroness
Jamungo Toys + Hot Topic
Liquid Death
The Nifty
Vader Project
Vannen Watches

Select Artist Collaborations
Gabe Weis
Eddie Gangland
Wooden Cyclops
Wes Henry
Anthony Hurd
Dario De Siena