Brandon Breaux facts for kids
Brandon Breaux is a talented artist from Chicago. He creates many different kinds of art, including paintings with oil and digital art made on computers. He is known for his unique style and for working with famous musicians.
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Early Life and Education
Brandon Breaux grew up in Chicago, in the Chatham and Grand Crossing areas on the city's South Side. He went to DePaul University and finished his studies there in 2006.
Artistic Career
Breaux's art often shows his experiences growing up on the South Side of Chicago. He also uses his art to talk about important topics like mental health, especially for people in the Black community.
Album Art for Chance the Rapper
Brandon Breaux is famous for creating the cover art for several music projects by the artist Chance the Rapper.
- In 2012, he designed the cover for Chance the Rapper's first mixtape, 10 DAY.
- He also made the covers for the popular mixtapes Acid Rap and Coloring Book.
- Later, he created art for Chance's songs "Wala Cam", "65th and Ingleside", and "Work Out" in 2018.
The photo for the Acid Rap cover was taken by chance. Breaux had given Chance a tie-dye tank top. He hoped Chance would wear it, and he did! This led to the iconic album cover.
For the Coloring Book cover, Breaux showed Chance holding his baby daughter. You can see Chance's face, but the baby is just outside the picture frame.
Influence on Other Artists
After his work with Chance the Rapper, Brandon Breaux's style became very influential. Other famous musicians like Drake, Kehlani, Miguel, and Troye Sivan have released album covers that show his artistic influence.
Art Exhibitions and Projects
Breaux had his first solo art show in the U.S. called BIG WORDS. This show featured paintings, prints, and even fashion designs. It was praised for how it used words and figures to make viewers think.
He also created a special portrait of fashion icon André Leon Talley. This portrait was featured on the cover of Ebony magazine.
A very important leader, Congressman John Lewis, asked Breaux to paint a portrait for the cover of his last book, Carry On: Reflections for a New Generation. John Lewis was a pioneer in the Civil Rights Movement.
In 2020, Breaux worked with the Museum of Contemporary Art to create a special collection of items.
In 2022, he was chosen to be part of a special design program called Dorchester Industries Experimental Design Lab. This program helps talented artists and designers grow their skills.
The Kennedy Center also selected Breaux for their "Office Hours" program in 2022. This program helps artists develop their work.
Public Art and Murals
In August 2024, the Chicago Transit Authority displayed Breaux's art, titled SEEN, on some of their trains. This was part of a public art show called “Track(ed) Changes.” It happened during the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
Breaux also worked with Emerald South EDC on a large public art mural. This mural is based on his SEEN oil painting and is located in the Washington Park neighborhood. What's really cool is that this mural has augmented reality features, meaning you can use a phone or tablet to see extra digital content on top of the physical mural!
Awards and Honors
In 2022, Ebony magazine recognized Brandon Breaux as one of the "POWER 100" Black leaders. This list celebrates influential Black individuals.
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