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Skyler Brown is an animator, filmmaker, artist, photographer, and composer. Fueled by a sense of hope amidst pervasive feelings of existential dread, he uses a variety of mediums to highlight glimmers of love and empathy buried beneath the chaos of our dying world.
Skyler's art has been displayed in the Crocker Art Museum and galleries across the US, and his photos have been featured internationally in publications ranging from POLITICO to The Scotsman. He has created music videos and album covers for dozens of musicians, notably Matt Walker (of Smashing Pumpkins), Azam Ali (of Niyaz), and members of Hans Zimmer’s team of composers. In 2014, Tumblr listed Skyler as one of the top 25 artists to watch.
Skyler graduated from CalArts in 2015 with a BFA in Experimental Animation, after majoring in both Film and Fine Arts.
Skyler is currently based in Seattle, Washington.
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2012-2015
California Institute of the Arts
BFA Experimental Animation
Valencia, CA
2010
California State Summer School for the Arts
California Arts Scholar
Valencia, CA
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2011-2012
California Institute of the Arts
Fine Arts
Valencia, CA
2007-2011
C. K. McClatchy High School
Humanities and International Studies Program
Sacramento, CA
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Short Films and Music Videos
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2024
of1000faces feat. Curt Smith: 'Love Reigns Free'
animated short film & official music video
2019
American High: 'U.N. Article 14'
official music video
2017
'Dyad 1909'
animated short film
2014
Dalamig: 'Ultrasalient'
official music video
2014
Hieraetha: 'Rorschach'
official music video
2013
'To a Lost Memory'
animated short film
2013
'98759'
experimental short film
2012
Dalamig: 'Depolarized'
official music video
2012
'Autumn Music'
animated short film
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2019
Azam Ali: 'Hope'
official music video
2018
American High: 'Cheye Calvo'
official music video
2017
Ricky Davis: 'Mercury Poisoning'
official music video
2014
'Current'
experimental short film
2014
Hieraetha: 'Circles'
official music video
2013
'Escape'
animated short film
2012
'Kat's Nightmare'
short film
2012
Ólafur Arnalds: 'Brotsjór'
unofficial music video
2009
'Annabel Lee'
short film
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Graphic Design Credits
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2024
of1000faces:
'A Longing of Unknown Origin'
album
credit: artwork designer
2018
American High:
'Bones in the Attic, Flowers in the Basement'
'UN Article 14'
two albums
credit: artwork designer
2017
Dalamig:
Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass
virtual instrument design
credit: artwork designer
2014
'Ouija'
feature film, dir. Stiles White
credit: promotional artist
2013
P4NTHR:
'The World is Calm'
album
credit: cover designer
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2018
The Macallan
promotional images
credit: photographer / graphic designer
2013-2017
Brand X Music:
'Drums: Assault'
'Elevate'
'Epic Builds and Action (Vol. 3 & 4)'
'Terror Lab (Vol. 1-3)'
'Cinematic Electronica (Vol. 1)'
'Modern Rock Hybrid'
'Ugly X-Mas Sweater'
'Outlaws, Bikers, and Blues (Vol. 1-2)'
'Thriller and Sound Design (Vol. 3)'
'Tension and Deliberation (Vol. 2)'
fourteen albums
credit: cover designer
2012-2015
Josh Kramer:
'Where the Light Goes'
'Rebirth'
'Light in the Shadows'
'Afterglow'
'Shades of Grey'
five albums
credit: cover designer
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Live Performances and Events
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2012-2014
CalArts Halloween 2012, 2013, & 2014
event / performance
credit: animator, projections, muralist, render artist
2014
'Room 248'
theatrical performance, dir. Bianca Ruiz Brockl
credit: background projections
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2014
'Rainlight'
dance performance, dir. Maya Haines
credit: background projections
2012
'Dalamig'
musical performance, dir. Brian Parkhurst
credit: background projections
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Assorted Film Contributions
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2024
'Everything That Wasn't Yet
short film, dir. Emily Hansell
credit: composer
2013
'The Walls are Screaming'
short film, dir. Tyler Russo
credit: cinematographer
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2010
'The Eternal Heart'
short film, dir. Marnie Weber
credit: assistant monster designer, assistant costume designer, actor, assistant set decorator
2013
'The Dark: Behind the Scenes'
9 mini-featurettes, dir. Christina Marie
credit: cinematographer, sound mixer, editor
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Dec 2018
PureM Music Awards
Best Music Video of 2018: American High - Cheye Calvo
2008-2018
California State Fair
Best of Show (1), Best of Class (1), First Place (13), Publishers Award (1), Award of Excellence (4), Award of Merit (11)
(colored pencil, digital art, photography, and animation divisions)
Aug 2012
UArt Open Competition
Second Place
Jul 2011
California State Parks Foundation Art Award
Winner
May 2011
10th Annual High School Self-Portrait Show
First Place
Feb 2011
The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards & California Arts Project
Silver Key Winner
Dec 2009
Documentary Foundation Doc School Fall Competition
Winner: Best Cinematography
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October 2019
"Delta Ghosts" (Solo Gallery Show)
Arthouse on R
Sacramento, CA
October 2017
"Light Out of Darkness"
Beatnik Studios
Sacramento, CA
September 2015
"INSIDE Cover Art Show"
33rd Street Bistro and Gallery
Sacramento, CA
May 2013
"Autarky! Frontier Animation from CalArts"
The Cinefamily
Los Angeles, CA
May 2013
"BFA 1 Experimental Animation Show"
California Institute of the Arts
Valencia, CA
May 2012
"BFA 1 Fine Arts Show"
California Institute of the Arts
Valencia, CA
Mar-Jul 2011
"Meaning and Medium"
Crocker Art Museum
Sacramento, CA
Apr, Aug 2011
"Captured Daydreams"
Shine Café
Sacramento, CA
Feb 2011
UC Davis Student Gallery
UC Davis
Davis, CA
Apr 2010
"A Unique Exhibition"
Second Saturday
Sacramento, CA
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2008-2018
CA State Fair Fine Art & Photography Exhibit
Cal Expo
Sacramento, CA
September 2016
"Black & White"
Black Box Gallery
Portland, OR
May 2014
"New Dogs, Old Tricks"
The Museum of Jurassic Technology
Los Angeles, CA
May 2013
"BFA 2 Experimental Animation Show"
California Institute of the Arts
Valencia, CA
Sept 2012
"UArt Open Exhibition"
University Art
San Jose, CA
May 2012
"Undergraduate Composers Concert"
California Institute of the Arts
Valencia, CA
May 2011
"Young Artists Show"
Brickhouse Gallery
Sacramento, CA
Feb 2011
"WCHS Student Art Show"
West Campus High School
Sacramento, CA
Oct 2010
"10th Anniversary Show"
33rd Street Bistro and Gallery
Sacramento, CA
May 2009
CA District 5 Congressional Art Show
Robert T. Matsui US Courthouse
Sacramento, CA
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