Antoinette Brown (b. 1986) is a British artist working with the human condition and the cyclical nature of life. Her practice encompasses drawing, painting and sculpture, sensitively pulling together compositions that embolden the quiet and insignificant moments of life.  

She is a graduate of Wimbledon College of Art (2005-2008) and has worked on various collaborative projects with institutions such as Goldsmiths and Warwick University. In 2016, her work with the Sociology research department at Goldsmiths University was a chance to create reflective works on migration which became a catalyst for viewer introspection, inviting viewers to contemplate the intricate interplay of the precariousness of life and our place in the world. 
 
Antoinette states 'Everything perceived is light; it delicately and relentlessly touches the observer. Mere shadows, fleeting and gone in the blink of an eye, they exist as integral parts of an eternal process called nature. Lives intertwine and interconnect, forming a progressive, evolving tapestry'. 

These contemplations delve into the delicate fabric of life, exploring the cyclical passage of time and, most recently, the irreplaceable moments of motherhood.

Her practice turned a pivotal point after the birth of her second daughter in 2020.  Also, the decline of her grandmother's health shortly afterwards, fuelled a sense of urgency and newfound relevance. Her drawings and paintings place particular emphasis on the profound and transformative journey of motherhood. Drawing from her own personal experiences with her daughters and her connection to her own mother and grandmother; these experiences sparked internal dialogues about interdependent female relationships. Life itself hangs on a precipice of fragility, and the quiet, seemingly insignificant moments of motherhood gain immense significance as time passes and children grow. They evoke a sense of awe, compelling us to cherish each moment with renewed urgency.

Antoinette's work serves as a gentle reminder of interconnectedness, encouraging a deep appreciation for the delicate nature of existence and the profound significance of every fleeting moment.




















 

Education    

    BA Hons, Wimbledon College of Art, London (2005-2008)

    Foundation Diploma in Art and Design, Surrey Institute of Art and Design (2004-2005)

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Exhibitions    

    2024

    Unseen, South Hill Park, Bracknell

    2016

    Migration Issues, University of Warwick, Warwickshire  

    Collect Connect Retrospective 2010-2016, Kensington and Chelsea College, London

    MAKE NO BONES, Copeland Gallery, London

    Collect Connect, Rose Theatre, Kingston

    Migrating Dreams and Nightmares, Goldsmiths University, London

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    2015

    An Unexpected Series of Events, The Well Made Project, London/ Leeds

    The Art of Caring Exhibition, Rose Theatre, Kingston

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Awards & Residencies  

    Artist in Residence at Jelly Studios, Reading 2024

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Commissions    

    2016

    Warwick University, Warwickshire. ‘Migration Issues, Social sciences’ exhibition series

    2015 

    Goldsmiths University, London. Artist and co-curator for ‘Migrating Dreams and Nightmares’ exhibition series in     collaboration with Mariam Motamedi Fraser and Dr. Nirmal Puwar

    Mr Peter Manger.  Private commission. ‘Staccato II’ 

    2008

    Goldsmiths University, London. ‘Noise of The Past’. Dir. Kuldip Powar. 

    Goldsmiths University, London.  ‘Cinema III’.  Dirs. Dr. Nirmal Puwar and Sanjay Sharma. 

 

Lectures, Talks & Events   

    'Navigating Motherhood; Passing Moments and Creative Balance'. Jelly, Reading. 2024

    Open Studio. Artist in Residence. Jelly, Reading. 2024

    'Translating Migrating Dreams and Nightmares' Panel Discussion. Goldsmiths University, London. 2016.

 

Professional Activities  

    Associate Artist,  Jelly; Reading 2023 - present

    Art Lead, ColourWheel Art Class Ltd; Reading and North Surrey — 2018 - present

    Artist Facilitator, South Hill Park Arts Trust; Berkshire – 2009 - present 

    Owner, Antoinette Brown Fine Art Restoration; Surrey – 2014 - present

    Art Technician and Lecturer, Woking College; Surrey - 2015 - 2019

    Arts and Crafts Workshop Leader, Fenwick Stores Ltd; Berkshire — 2018 - 2019

    Workshop Assistant, GIFT at Tate Galleries; London - 2015 - 2016

    Fine Art Paintings Restorer and Gallery Consultant, J. Manley Gallery and Restoration; Berkshire – 2009 -             2015

    Arts Project Consultant, Bracknell Forest Council; Berkshire – 2009 - 2011

    Education and Outreach Assistant (Internship), South Hill Park Arts Trust; Berkshire – February 2009 -                   November 2009