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About Brad

Baltimore County
Brad Blair is an award winning artist, adjunct professor at Towson University, gallery coordinator at Harford Community College's Chesapeake Gallery and instructor at Baltimore Clayworks and The New Phoenix Pottery. He recieved his M.F.A. degree from Florida State University in 2014 and his B.S. degree from Towson University in 2009. Using his sense of creativity, imagination and patience, Blair builds detailed sculptural monstrosities to open the minds of viewers into a different reality, the… more
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Wall Hanging Ceramics with Mixed Media (Part 3/4)

"The unknown, uncertain and unexplained are the driving forces behind my creative process. Primarily made from clay, my sculptures also include other elements carefully added with great attention to detail. These non-clay parts adorn the works and either blend seamlessly with the ceramic base, or starkly contrast it, adding visual interest. My otherworldly artworks provoke wonder and examination, generating an intangible human experience through curiosity, caution, attraction and fear. While some are symbolic of situations encountered around our world, all of these obscure oddities help convey a message regarding this mysterious life we live, in a universe yet to be fully explored." 
-Brad Blair
  • The Rebel
    The Rebel
    Earthenware Clay, Polymer Clay, Glass Eyes, Steel Arrow Tips, Metal Earring, Resin Teeth and Hair, 8.5x8x7in., 2016
  • The Rebel (Detail)
    The Rebel (Detail)
    The Rebel (Detail), 2016
  • Gold Droolin' Galactic Ghoul Cat
    Gold Droolin' Galactic Ghoul Cat
    Earthenware Clays, Glass Eyes, Apoxy Sculpt, Microbeads, Found Metal Object and Monofilament, 10.25x10x7in., 2017
  • Gold Droolin' Galactic Ghoul Cat (Detail)
    Gold Droolin' Galactic Ghoul Cat (Detail)
    Gold Droolin' Galactic Ghoul Cat (Detail), 2017
  • Star Dazed in All Kinds of Ways
    Star Dazed in All Kinds of Ways
    Earthenware Clay, Glass Eyes, Resin Cast Teeth, Apoxy Sculpt, Faux Hair and Microbeads, 7x9x8.5in., 2017
  • Star Dazed in All Kinds of Ways (Detail)
    Star Dazed in All Kinds of Ways (Detail)
    Star Dazed In All Kinds Of Ways (Detail), 2017
  • The Eradicator
    The Eradicator
    Earthenware Clay, Glass Eyes, Resin Teeth, Apoxie Sculpt, Wire, Nails and Faux Hair, 12x11x19in., 2015
  • The Eradicator (Detail)
    The Eradicator (Detail)
    The Eradicator (Detail), 2015
  • Hypnotically Inclined
    Hypnotically Inclined
    Earthenware Clay, Faux Hair, Glass Eye and Apoxie Sculpt, 6x6x3in., 2017
  • Hypnotically Inclined (Detail)
    Hypnotically Inclined (Detail)
    Hypnotically Inclined (Detail), 2017
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    • Wall Hanging Ceramics with Mixed Media (Part 4/6)

    "The unknown, uncertain and unexplained are the driving forces behind my creative process. Primarily made from clay, my sculptures also include other elements carefully added with great attention to detail. These otherworldly entities provoke wonder and examination, generating an intangible human experience through curiosity, caution and fear. Symbolic of situations encountered around our world, these obscure oddities help convey a message regarding this mysterious life we live, in a universe which is yet to be fully explored."
    -Brad Blair

    Wall Hanging Ceramics with Mixed Media (Part 4/4)

    "The unknown, uncertain and unexplained are the driving forces behind my creative process. Primarily made from clay, my sculptures also include other elements carefully added with great attention to detail. These non-clay parts adorn the works and either blend seamlessly with the ceramic base, or starkly contrast it, adding visual interest. My otherworldly artworks provoke wonder and examination, generating an intangible human experience through curiosity, caution, attraction and fear. While some are symbolic of situations encountered around our world, all of these obscure oddities help convey a message regarding this mysterious life we live, in a universe yet to be fully explored." 
    -Brad Blair
    • Signaled to Consume
      Signaled to Consume
      Earthenware Clay, Polymer Clay, Glass Eyes, Resin Teeth, Foam, Phone Antenna, Hair and Metal BB's, 7.5x8x7in., 2015
    • Signaled to Consume (Detail)
      Signaled to Consume (Detail)
      Signaled to Consume (Detail), 2015
    • Gilled Space Sloth
      Gilled Space Sloth
      Earthenware Clay, Plastic Fish Eyes, Steel Arrow Tips, Apoxie Sculpt, Faux Hair, Metal BB, Pellets, and Microbeads, 5x5x4.75in., 2017
    • Gilled Space Sloth (Detail)
      Gilled Space Sloth (Detail)
      Gilled Space Sloth (Detail), 2017
    • Twisted
      Twisted
      Earthenware Clay, Polymer Clay, Glass Eyes, Steel Arrow Tips, Wire and Faux Hair, 8x7x7.5in., 2015
    • Twisted (Detail)
      Twisted (Detail)
      Twisted (Detail), 2015
    • Mantic Mantid
      Mantic Mantid
      Earthenware Clay, Polymer Clay, Glass Eyes, Steel Arrow Tips and Rusted Nails, 13x15x7in., 2015
    • Mantic Mantid (Detail)
      Mantic Mantid (Detail)
      Mantic Mantid (Detail), 2015
    • Deep Space Brace Face
      Deep Space Brace Face
      Earthenware Clay, Resin Cast Teeth, Glass Eyes, Apoxie Sculpt, Metal Braces, Wire, Faux Hair and Swarovski Crystals, 9x11x8.5in., 2017
    • Deep Space Brace Face (Detail)
      Deep Space Brace Face (Detail)
      Deep Space Brace Face (Detail), 2017
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    • Wall Hanging Ceramics with Mixed Media (Part 6/6)

    "The unknown, uncertain and unexplained are the driving forces behind my creative process. Primarily made from clay, my sculptures also include other elements carefully added with great attention to detail. These otherworldly entities provoke wonder and examination, generating an intangible human experience through curiosity, caution and fear. Symbolic of situations encountered around our world, these obscure oddities help convey a message regarding this mysterious life we live, in a universe which is yet to be fully explored."
    -Brad Blair
    • Mantic Mantid
      Mantic Mantid
      Earthenware Clay, Polymer Clay, Glass Eyes & Steel Arrow Tips, 13x15x7in., 2014
    • Mantic Mantid (Detail 1)
      Mantic Mantid (Detail 1)
      Earthenware Clay, Polymer Clay, Glass Eyes & Steel Arrow Tips, 13x15x7in., 2015
    • Mantic Mantid (Detail 2)
      Mantic Mantid (Detail 2)
      Earthenware Clay, Polymer Clay, Glass Eyes & Steel Arrow Tips, 13x15x7in., 2015
    • The Eradicator
      The Eradicator
      Earthenware Clay, Polymer Clay, Glass Eyes, Resin Teeth, Wire, Nails and Faux Hair, 12x11x19in., 2015
    • The Eradicator (Detail 1)
      The Eradicator (Detail 1)
      Earthenware Clay, Polymer Clay, Glass Eyes, Resin Teeth, Wire, Nails and Faux Hair, 12x11x19in., 2015
    • The Eradicator (Detail 2)
      The Eradicator (Detail 2)
      Earthenware Clay, Polymer Clay, Glass Eyes, Resin Teeth, Wire, Nails and Faux Hair, 12x11x19in., 2015
    • The Rebel
      The Rebel
      Earthenware Clay, Polymer Clay, Glass Eyes, Steel Arrow Tips, Metal Earring, Resin Teeth and Hair, 8.5x8x7in., 2016
    • The Rebel (Detail 1)
      The Rebel (Detail 1)
      Earthenware Clay, Polymer Clay, Glass Eyes, Steel Arrow Tips, Metal Earring, Resin Teeth and Hair, 8.5x8x7in., 2016
    • The Rebel (Detail 2)
      The Rebel (Detail 2)
      Earthenware Clay, Polymer Clay, Glass Eyes, Steel Arrow Tips, Metal Earring, Resin Teeth and Hair, 8.5x8x7in., 2016
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    • Wall Hanging Sculptural Work with Drawings (Part 1/2)

    I create detailed sculptural monstrosities paired with drawings to hint at the relevant issues of genetic engineering and biotechnology that are occurring in today’s world. Monsters were and still are used to control, deter, challenge, inspire, threaten and seduce human beings in different situations. By using the power of the unknown and the mysterious, the visceral urge to touch and a high level of detail, I lure the viewer in and make them want to investigate and question. These works are primarily made from clay with other elements added to help convey concept. They can be needy, invasive, harmful, helpful, curious, unpredictable, highly intelligent and oh so productive when ‘engineered’ correctly.
    • Subdued Swimmer
      Subdued Swimmer
      Earthenware Clay and Mixed Media with Colored Pencil on Tar Paper (36.5x39.5x9.5")
    • Subdued Swimmer (detail)
      Subdued Swimmer (detail)
      Earthenware Clay and Mixed Media with Colored Pencil on Tar Paper (36.5x39.5x9.5")
    • Silent Sentry
      Silent Sentry
      Earthenware Clay and Mixed Media with Colored Pencil on Tar Paper (36.5x65.5x12.5")
    • Silent Sentry (detail 1)
      Silent Sentry (detail 1)
      Earthenware Clay and Mixed Media with Colored Pencil on Tar Paper (36.5x65.5x12.5")
    • Silent Sentry (detail 2)
      Silent Sentry (detail 2)
      Earthenware Clay and Mixed Media with Colored Pencil on Tar Paper (36.5x65.5x12.5")
    • Allodic Organism
      Allodic Organism
      Earthenware Clay and Mixed Media with Colored Pencil on Tar Paper (30x36.5x16.5")
    • Allodic Organism (detail 1)
      Allodic Organism (detail 1)
      Earthenware Clay and Mixed Media with Colored Pencil on Tar Paper (30x36.5x16.5")
    • Allodic Organism (detail 2)
      Allodic Organism (detail 2)
      Earthenware Clay and Mixed Media with Colored Pencil on Tar Paper (30x36.5x16.5")
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    • Wall Hanging Sculptural Work with Drawings (Part 2/2)

    The unknown, uncertain and the unexplained are the forces behind my creative process. Primarily made from clay, my sculptures also include other elements carefully added with great attention to detail. These otherworldly entities provoke wonder and examination, generating an intangible human experience through curiosity, caution and fear. Symbolic of situations encountered around our world, these obscure oddities help convey a message regarding this mysterious life we live in and a universe which is yet to be fully explored.
    • Pusher
      Pusher
      Earthenware Clay and Mixed Media with Colored Pencil on Tar Paper (36.5x46.5x11")
    • Pusher (detail)
      Pusher (detail)
      Earthenware Clay and Mixed Media with Colored Pencil on Tar Paper (36.5x46.5x11")
    • Invade to Protect
      Invade to Protect
      Stoneware Clay and Mixed Media with Colored Pencil on Tar Paper (36.5x40x6.25")
    • Invade to Protect (detail)
      Invade to Protect (detail)
      Stoneware Clay and Mixed Media with Colored Pencil on Tar Paper (36.5x40x6.25")
    • Genetic Recharge
      Genetic Recharge
      Stoneware Clay and Mixed Media with Colored Pencil on Tar Paper (24.5x45x10.25")
    • Genetic Recharge (detail)
      Genetic Recharge (detail)
      Stoneware Clay and Mixed Media with Colored Pencil on Tar Paper (24.5x45x10.25")
    • Accipitral Represser
      Accipitral Represser
      Earthenware Clay and Mixed Media with Colored Pencil on Tar Paper (59.5x36.5x7")
    • Accipitral Represser (detail)
      Accipitral Represser (detail)
      Earthenware Clay and Mixed Media with Colored Pencil on Tar Paper (59.5x36.5x7")
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    • Standing Ceramic with Mixed Media Sculptures (Part 1/2)

    "The unknown, uncertain and unexplained are the driving forces behind my creative process. Primarily made from clay, my sculptures also include other elements carefully added with great attention to detail. These non-clay parts adorn the works and either blend seamlessly with the ceramic base, or starkly contrast it, adding visual interest. My otherworldly artworks provoke wonder and examination, generating an intangible human experience through curiosity, caution, attraction and fear. While some are symbolic of situations encountered around our world, all of these obscure oddities help convey a message regarding this mysterious life we live, in a universe yet to be fully explored." 
    -Brad Blair
    • Outbreak
      Outbreak
      Earthenware Clay, Glass Eyes, Faux Fur, Apoxie Sculpt, Resin Cast Teeth, Rubber Tongue with Piercing and Glass Microbeads, 16x7.5x7.5in., 2019
    • Outbreak (Detail)
      Outbreak (Detail)
      Outbreak (Detail), 2019
    • Portal Hopper
      Portal Hopper
      Earthenware Clay, Apoxie Sculpt, Glass Eyes, Faux Hair, Metal BB’s and Pellets, Metal Nose Ring and Microbeads, 10x8.25x8.25in., 2017
    • Portal Hopper (Detail)
      Portal Hopper (Detail)
      Portal Hopper (Detail), 2017
    • Spyborg
      Spyborg
      Earthenware Clay, Polymer Clay, Glass Eye and Metal Washers, 5x5x6.75in., 2016
    • Spyborg (Detail)
      Spyborg (Detail)
      Spyborg (Detail), 2016
    • Subaqueous Safeguard
      Subaqueous Safeguard
      Earthenware Clay, Glass Eyes, Faux Fur, Apoxie Sculpt, Steel Arrow Tips and Glass Microbeads, 17x8x5.75in., 2019
    • Subaqueous Safeguard (Detail)
      Subaqueous Safeguard (Detail)
      Earthenware Clay, Glass Eyes, Faux Fur, Apoxie Sculpt, Steel Arrow Tips and Glass Microbeads, 17x8x5.75in., 2019
    • Vulpecular Observer
      Vulpecular Observer
      Earthenware Clay, Apoxie Sculpt, Resin Cast Jawset & Fish Fin, Rubber Cast Tongue and Preserved Fox Tail, 19x10x13.5in., 2016
    • Vulpecular Observer (Detail)
      Vulpecular Observer (Detail)
      Vulpecular Observer (Detail), 2016
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    • Standing Ceramic with Mixed Media Sculptures (Part 2/2)

    "The unknown, uncertain and unexplained are the driving forces behind my creative process. Primarily made from clay, my sculptures also include other elements carefully added with great attention to detail. These non-clay parts adorn the works and either blend seamlessly with the ceramic base, or starkly contrast it, adding visual interest. My otherworldly artworks provoke wonder and examination, generating an intangible human experience through curiosity, caution, attraction and fear. While some are symbolic of situations encountered around our world, all of these obscure oddities help convey a message regarding this mysterious life we live, in a universe yet to be fully explored." 
    -Brad Blair
    • Galactic Combatant
      Galactic Combatant
      Stoneware Clay, 12x8.5x7in., 2019
    • Galactic Combatant (Detail)
      Galactic Combatant (Detail)
      Galactic Combatant (Detail), 2019
    • Unearthly Existence
      Unearthly Existence
      Stoneware Clay, Glass Eyes, Apoxie Sculpt, Steel Arrow Tips, Faux Fur and Metal BB's, 23x16.5x7in., 2017
    • Unearthly Existence (Detail)
      Unearthly Existence (Detail)
      Unearthly Existence (Detail), 2017
    • Star Being
      Star Being
      Earthenware Clay, Polymer Clay, Glass Eye, Acrylic Ear Spikes and Found Electrical Part, 12.5x8x10.5in., 2016
    • Star Being (Detail)
      Star Being (Detail)
      Earthenware Clay, Polymer Clay, Glass Eye, Acrylic Ear Spikes and Found Electrical Part, 12.5x8x10.5in., 2016
    • Breeding Blob
      Breeding Blob
      Earthenware Clay, Rubber Cast Tongues, Apoxie Sculpt, Resin Cast Jawset, Monofilament and Metal Watch Parts, 9x7x7in., 2016
    • Breeding Blob (Detail)
      Breeding Blob (Detail)
      Brad Blair, Breeding Blob (Detail), 2016
    • Awaiting Arrival
      Awaiting Arrival
      Earthenware Clay, Acrylic Eye (Created by Camille Smooch), Monofilament, Apoxie Sculpt, Faux Fur and Glass Microbeads, 6.5x6x7.5in., 2019
    • Awaiting Arrival (Detail)
      Awaiting Arrival (Detail)
      Awaiting Arrival (Detail), 2019
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