Bro

Bro Biography

United States, born 1965

My enchantment with the yin of the east as seen through western eyes began in 1995 on my first trip to the Morikami Japanese Museum and Gardens in Delray Beach, Florida.  It was like the artist’s pilgrimage that I had made to Italy as a young man, which caused me to want to paint for the rest of my life.  Only this short trip from home seemed to transcend identity and purpose and carried me away into a sort of mysterious fantasy that I’ve never quite awoken from.

On the practical side of things, it wasn’t long after falling in love with the art of Asia that the internet revolution took hold and I discovered that my geek nature was well suited for web development and digital product design.  During the many years that I worked for technology companies, I twice had the opportunity to travel to Asia.

My first trip in 2010, brought me to China, a land of natural splendor and beauty, as well as breathtaking art.  Monochromatic landscapes and ink-wash art fueled my creativity and thus began a time of much productivity and a few exhibits, as well as several novels.  In 2013, I went to Kyoto, Japan, another life-changing experience that again inspired me to produce much art.  My fascination has only increased over the years.

As an artist, I am captivated by the profound connection between the traditions of geisha culture and the aesthetic of goth subculture. Both involve the ritual of painting one’s face white, a practice that transcends time and space, uniting women across cultures in a shared act of self-expression and transformation.

The application of white makeup, whether by the geisha or the goth girl, is a powerful statement. It is a canvas upon which the wearer can project their inner world, their emotions, and their identity.

I live in Sunrise, Florida (The other land of the rising sun) with my wife, Ching Yi (Jean), and my Maltese mix, Cosplay Winchester Aleman III.