Jesse Brown is a Los Angeles-based multidisciplinary artist whose expansive practice encompasses painting, sculpture, public art, installations, and earthworks. His work is deeply rooted in the concept of "place," utilizing material scavenging as both a method of production and a form of urban archaeology.

Brown’s studio practice is defined by a rhythmic engagement with the landscape. Wandering derelict sites, the LA River, and abandoned green zones, he gathers the rubble of the built environment—fallen timber, brick, concrete, metal, and sand. By reclaiming these wasted materials, Brown honors the invisible labor embedded in the city’s infrastructure, studying the original craft and building techniques to inform his own sculptural and furniture works.

His recent paintings mark a departure from traditional applications. Moving beyond the standard brush-to-canvas approach, Brown explores the alchemy of pigments and earthen plasters. These works build topography, layer, and texture directly onto the surface, effectively embedding the physical DNA of the land into the work.

Brown’s commitment to public art and community engagement stems from his upbringing in Seattle. As a teenager involved with the juvenile court system, he was ordered to complete community service at a non-profit mural arts organization for at-risk youth. There, mentored by muralists, he experienced the transformative and healing capabilities of creativity firsthand. This pivotal introduction fueled a lifelong dedication to public art. Today, Brown’s work spans from large-scale murals to fine art exhibitions in galleries worldwide, bridging the gap between the public and the studio.