As co-creator of the Off Hampton Film Festival and co-owner of Hampton Photo Arts & Framing, Cristen Motty has a sixth sense for under-the-radar art shows — and the creatives behind them.

Gemini Rising

Coming off a group show at East Hampton's White Room Gallery, Brad Beyer is known locally for his dual identity: portrait artist capturing musicians' lives and trusted Hamptons home inspector.

The two distinct sides of his professional pursuits aside… his dynamic presence and enthusiasm are the epitome of a Gemini. 

The Technique

Working sometimes on large-format canvases up to 40 by 60 inches, Beyer literally pencils in biographical details about each singer's life directly into his portraits.

His playful pieces strike a compelling balance between visual artistry and biographical storytelling, creating portraits that reveal as much about the subject's journey as their appearance.

We think you’ll find them fun, precise and original - whether you’re a music lover or not.

Contacts

🌐 Brad Beyer

🌐 Hampton Photo Arts



About

Cristen Motty and Ben McHugh co-own Hampton Photo Arts & Framing, the artist-centric framing, printing, and archival center that's served the East End's creative community since 1989. Cristen and Ben run the Southampton shop as fellow artists who've exhibited in local galleries, participated in art collectives, and co-created the Off Hampton Film Festival.

Lead-in Image

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