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Brian Hitselberger, who had recently completed his undergraduate studies at Tulane University when Hurricane Katrina hit his adopted home-town, arrived in Spartanburg ready to tackle the grueling job of relocating physically and regrouping emotionally. More importantly for him, perhaps, as an artist, though, was that he arrived at the AIR program ready to create. During his time with HUB-BUB, Brian used the majority of his studio-time focusing on a slew of new and challenging projects, some of which were inspired by love, some by loss, some by his old home in New Orleans and some by his temporary but significant new home in Spartanburg. Regardless of his motivations or his medium, one thing was clear: there was no mistaking a piece of his, because everything he creates is just so distinctly Brian. To this point, Brian reflects:  

"My work is about stories I've lived, heard, dreamed or hope for. I'm not interested in trying to hide my presence in my pieces--the hand of the object maker in a sense validates the object. It's how I know I'm here." 

Since completing his 10-month stay in the beautiful blue loft above the Showroom, Brian has been busy.  Currently, he is enrolled in the Graduate School for Painting and Drawing at the University of Georgia-Athens, where he is also the Curatorial Assistant for the University Gallery Director there.  Brian is exhibiting his paintings and sculptures throughout the state of Georgia, and in the Fall will be participating in a show in conjunction with Prospect One, the New Orleans Biennial, which is both a huge occasion and an especially meaningful honor to Brian.   

Check out his website:
http://www.myinclementweather.com
http://www.flickr.com/photos/fingerless-gloves/ 

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