Brian Mark Bailey is a Cleveland-based artist whose work explores the intersections of identity, faith, and culture through a style he describes as Contemporary Expressionism. This approach synthesizes the emotional intensity of German Expressionism, the bold energy of American Expressionism, and the spontaneity of Abstract Expressionism into a vibrant, deeply personal visual language.

Bailey draws inspiration from a wide range of artists, including E.L. Kirchner, Karel Appel, Asger Jorn, Pierre Alechinsky, Richard Diebenkorn, Joseph O’Sickey, and Richard Andres. Their influence is reflected in his ability to balance gestural abstraction with intentional composition, creating works that invite reflection and connection.

Using acrylics, oil sticks, and mixed media, Bailey’s practice is shaped by his Black and Puerto Rican heritage and a personal journey of loss, healing, and redemption. His art uncovers the grace in ordinary moments, offering viewers a quiet invitation to pause and engage with the redemptive beauty of life.

Bailey’s work has been included in several exhibitions, including solo and group shows, and has been recognized for its exploration of spirituality, identity, and the human condition. Through his paintings and drawings, he strives to glorify God while reconnecting viewers with what is good, true, and meaningful in both the personal and collective experience.

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