Other - Sally Jane Brown

black and pink abstract painting of two women

three drawings of nude women kneeling and facing away from the camera

drawings of three nude women, one in green and two in black-and-white

drawing of a nude woman on a background covered in yellow and black abstract marks

abstract painting of flowers in a pot with the sun and clouds

an abstract painting in yellow on top of a collage of text

black-and-white drawing of a nude woman over a page of text

abstract painting of a braw on a multi-colored background

Old Work

In high school (1995–1999, Omaha), I loved art history and fashion but lacked the confidence to pursue upper-level studio classes. Entering college as a fashion design major, I quickly shifted to studio art after falling in love with the freedom of drawing, thanks to an inspiring professor. Majoring in drawing with minors in art history and English, I focused on self-portraiture, using film photography and mediums like charcoal, pencil, and pastel to explore feeling and expression over realism. Influences included Jim Dine, Egon Schiele, Alice Neel, and Anna Sui.

Discovering Valerie Solanas’s SCUM Manifesto sparked my interest in feminist art. Post-graduation, I paused art-making to support artists through gallery and museum work. Motherhood reignited my creative drive, leading me back to self-portraits, drawing my children, and engaging with the art world once again.

painting of a woman in pink on a blue background

painting of a woman's neck in orange and red

black-and-white self-portrait of the artist

self-portrait of the artist in blue and black tints; close-up of face

black-and-white painting of a nude pregnant woman

self-portrait of the artist in black ink on a pink background

black-and-white close-up drawing of a woman's neck

self-portrait of the artist in blue and white