Brian Chen

"My studio practice is a combination of childhood aspiration, personal escapism, and existentialism. I use the concept that form follows function applied to a blend of anatomical and architectural design. I make forms that pull the viewer's eye with a sense of familiarity, awe, and curiosity. The goal of my studio practice is to tap into a child-like wonder about something that could have been or might become.

At its core, my work builds worlds. The interaction of two forms give insight into possible biomechanics. A handful of them tell stories of death or methods of success. Full-body articulation gently unveils full form and ecological niche. The existence of one begs for the creation of another. Resource competition and predator-prey relationships influence behavior and specialization. My understanding and appreciation for anatomy pushes me to dive further into specialized biomechanics and make forms that tell stories of how organisms, real or not, survived and interacted with the world around them."