Artist Statement:   My explorations in abstract painting began mainly as a form of pure expression. I find in painting an important counterpoint to my daily professional occupation with words. Although not formally trained as a painter, I have spent many hours studying the work of painters such as Mark Tobey, Jackson Pollack, and Gerhard Richter. My goal is to experiment with form and color in such a way as to create images that express a sense of spiritual beauty and wonder, as shaped by my understanding of the Bahá’í Faith. My aim is to bring happiness to the viewer.

---

Bio:   Brad Pokorny is a journalist and writer by profession. Since 1987, he has worked for the Bahá’í International Community, writing about the BIC’s involvement with human rights, international development, and the United Nations. He studied photography and film making in college, and his work as a journalist has been greatly influenced by his interest in images and by his world travels. He has been painting since the early 2000s.