Galvatron (Dying Transformer)

Brandon Bird was born in 1980 in Carmichael, California and was an artist-residence for 2 years at Risley after attending UCSC. Bird's main medium is oil paints on canvas but he also plays with pen, ink, and digital mediums. He describes himself as a surrealistic, realistic pop artist who is fascinated with celebrities because they are known by millions who will never meet them. His work places pop icons in absurd situations and is a unique take on people that are generally portrayed a specific way. Bird's bizarre, hysterical and smart work is a perfect example why humor plays a vital role in art.