ABOUT BRIAN LATHAN
Born and located in St. Louis, Brain Lathan is an artist and educator who explores printmaking and sculpture as his primary forms of art creation. By examining the dynamics of print, digital illustration, and sculpture, he persistently explores these mediums as means to express personal and subjective commentary and narration.
Powerful statements rendered in vibrant color; his prints grip the viewer in a way that challenges our perception of the world. Unafraid to tackle strong themes, he dives headlong into the relevant topics of the day, such as oppression, imperialism, and environmental stress, as well as universal themes of grief, loss, and the hope that follows.
In addition to his personal art practice, he also works on a collaborative printmaking practice, Free Press Project, working with other St. Louis artists to create prints and print ephemera. The proceeds from the Free Press Project are donated to mutual aid projects around St. Louis. Brian also works as an instructor of printmaking at multiple universities around St. Louis, including STLCC, SLU, and WashU, and has exhibited widely around St. Louis.