Draft:Brittany Bradley

Britt Bradley

Born: California Nationality: American Occupation: Artist, Photographer

Early Life and Education: Britt Bradley, an emerging American fine artist, specializing in Alternative Process Photography. Born and raised in California, Bradley's passion for art was evident from an early age. She pursued her formal education in art, culminating in a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography and Journalism degree from California State University Sacramento. She went on to receive a Masters of Arts in Museum Studies and MBA from John F. Kennedy University.

Career: Bradley's work is deeply rooted in the exploration of human identity, memory, and the passage of time with an emphasis on the queer and bisexual experiences. She utilizes a variety of photographic mediums, including wet plate collodion. Her artistic process often involves layering, both in terms of physical materials and thematic content, to evoke a sense of reclaimed history and narrative within her work.

Bradley's art has been featured in group exhibitions across the United States. She has garnered attention for her distinctive style, which blends journalism and fine art elements. Her work often explores themes of community, resilience, and the interconnectedness of personal and collective histories.

Artistic Style and Influences: Bradley's artistic style is characterized by its photojournalistic influence. She draws inspiration from a wide range of sources, including literature, history, various photographic archives she's worked with and personal experiences. Her work often reflects a deep engagement with her sitters.

Her pieces are noted for their shallow depth of field, high contrast, and use of collodion in non traditional wet plate portraiture which create a sense of depth and complexity.

Exhibitions and Collections: Bradley's work has been exhibited in a variety of venues and is included in private and public collections. She continues to exhibit her work both nationally and internationally, contributing to the ongoing dialogue in photographic contemporary art. No current Gallery affiliation has been found. She is the older sibling to Thoren Bradley, renowned social media influencer.

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