ANTOINETTE
BROWN
Antoinette Brown (b. 1986) is a British visual artist working who predominately works with graphite to create figurative works on paper. Her practice centres around the intricacies of the human experience and the rhythmic cycles that define life. Through a mix of drawing, painting and sculpture, she focuses on compositions that illuminate often overlooked yet profoundly significant moments in time.
In 2020 her practice turned a pivotal point after the birth of her second child and then the decline of her grandmother's health in 2022. These events ignited a sense of urgency and newfound purpose into her work, propelling her to explore the multifaceted experience of motherhood. Drawing inspiration from personal encounters with her daughters, mother and grandmother, she has engaged in introspective dialogues that unravel ideas on interconnectedness and interdependent female relationships. From this she sensitively pulls together compositions that embolden the quiet and seemingly insignificant moments of motherhood that gain immense significance as time passes and children grow.
​EXHIBITIONS
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2025
Wells Art Contemporary (WAC), Somerset
'Place', Brightwells, Farnham
'Behind the Canvas', Brighton Art Space, Brighton
Reading Guild of Artists 94th Annual Exhibition, University of Reading, Berkshire
'Picnic', Open for Art Festival, Reading
2024
'Unseen', Mirror Gallery, South Hill Park
Galerie Asterisk*
2023
Galerie Asterisk*
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PRE-2020
Migration Issues, University of Warwick, Warwickshire
Collect Connect Retrospective, Kensington and Chelsea College, London
'MAKE NO BONES', Copeland Gallery, London
'Collect Connect', Rose Theatre, Kingston
Migrating Dreams and Nightmares, Goldsmiths University, London​
An Unexpected Series of Events, The Well Made Project, London/ Leeds
The Art of Caring Exhibition, Rose Theatre, Kingston
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AWARDS AND RESIDENCIES
St. Cuthberts Mill Award for Work on Paper 'Hold On, Don't Let Go' 2025
Marie Dyson Award for Outstanding Artwork 'Sleeping Evelyn', 2025
Artist in Residence at Jelly Studios, Reading 2024
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COMMISSIONS
Warwick University, Warwickshire. ‘Migration Issues, Social sciences’ exhibition series
Goldsmiths University, London. Artist and co-curator for ‘Migrating Dreams and Nightmares’ exhibition series in collaboration with Mariam Motamedi Fraser and Dr. Nirmal Puwar
Mr Peter Manger. Private commission. ‘Staccato II’
Goldsmiths University, London. ‘Noise of The Past’. Dir. Kuldip Powar.
Goldsmiths University, London. ‘Cinema III’. Dirs. Dr. Nirmal Puwar and Sanjay Sharma.
LECTURES, TALKS & EVENTS
'Navigating Motherhood; Passing Moments and Creative Balance'. Jelly, Reading. 2024
Open Studio. Artist in Residence. Jelly, Reading. 2024
'Translating Migrating Dreams and Nightmares' Panel Discussion. Goldsmiths University, London. 2016
EDUCATION
Technical Arts BA Hons, Wimbledon College of Art, London (2005-2008)
Foundation Diploma in Art and Design, Surrey Institute of Art and Design (2004-2005)
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
Exhibiting Member, Reading Guild of Artists 2024 - present
Associate Artist, Jelly; Reading 2023 - present
Art Lead, ColourWheel Art Class Ltd; Reading and North Surrey — 2018 - present
Artist Facilitator, South Hill Park Arts Trust; Berkshire – 2009 - present
Owner, Antoinette Brown Fine Art Restoration; Surrey – 2014 - present
Art Technician and Lecturer, Woking College; Surrey - 2015 - 2019
Arts and Crafts Workshop Leader, Fenwick Stores Ltd; Berkshire — 2018 - 2019
Workshop Assistant, GIFT at Tate Galleries; London - 2015 - 2016
Fine Art Paintings Restorer and Gallery Consultant, J. Manley Gallery and Restoration; Berkshire – 2009 - 2015
Arts Project Consultant, Bracknell Forest Council; Berkshire – 2009 - 2011
Education and Outreach Assistant (Internship), South Hill Park Arts Trust; Berkshire – February 2009 - November 2009