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Hebru Brantley

Hebru Brantley

Keynote Speaker: Personal & Cultural Memory Artist

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Hebru Brantley Biography

Hebru Brantley is an artist who explores personal and cultural memory, creating narrative driven work revolving around his conceptualized iconic characters. Brantley utilizes these iconic characters to address complex ideas around nostalgia, the mental psyche, power and hope. The color palettes, pop-art motifs and characters themselves create accessibility around Brantley’s layered and multifaceted ideas.

Majorly influenced by the South Side of Chicago’s Afro Cobra movement in the 1960s and 70s, Brantley uses the lineage of mural and graffiti work as a frame to explore his inquiries. Brantley applies a plethora of mediums from oil, acrylic, watercolor and spray paint to non-traditional mediums such as coffee and tea.

Brantley’s work challenges the traditional view of the hero or protagonist. His work insists on a contemporary and distinct narrative that shapes and impacts the viewer’s gaze. Recognized nationally for public works and solo shows in Chicago, Hebru Brantley has exhibited in London, San Francisco, Atlanta, Miami, Seattle, Los Angeles and New York including Art Basel Switzerland, Art Basel Miami, Scope NYC and Frieze London.

Brantley has been recognized in publications including the Chicago Tribune, Complex Magazine and NY Post. His work has been collected by Chicago’s Mayor Rahm Emmanuel, The Pritzker Family and power couple Jay-Z and Beyonce. Brantley has collaborated with brands like Nike, Hublot and Adidas. Brantley earned a B.A. in Film from Clark Atlanta University, and has a background in design and Media Illustration.

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Hebru Brantley Videos

HEBRU BRANTLEY - Little Big Head | Print Them All (Teaser)
Take a look inside Hebru Brantley's Nevermore Park
Hebru Brantley | Who's Interviewing Who?

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What topics does Hebru Brantley speak about?

Hebru Brantley is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Culture, Creativity, Motivational, Innovation, Black Heritage and Diversity.

Where does Hebru Brantley travel from?

Hebru Brantley generally travels from Chicago, IL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Hebru Brantley is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Culture, Creativity and Motivational. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Hebru Brantley generally travels from Chicago, IL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Damon Davis, Michael Gelb and Neal Petersen. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Hebru Brantley for an upcoming event.

Hebru Brantley Videos

HEBRU BRANTLEY - Little Big Head | Print Them All (Teaser)
Take a look inside Hebru Brantley's Nevermore Park
Hebru Brantley | Who's Interviewing Who?
Hebru Brantley interview on The Breakfast Club
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