Come to the Learning Commons and check out three Brian "Bunny" Batista pieces we have hanging in our Fill the Well gallery space.
Artist Statement
Brian "Bunny" Batista is a practicing artist making a living on commissions, murals, and teaching skills to make artists better.
He graduated with distinction from Alberta University of the Arts (formerly ACAD) in 2001, was the valedictorian of his graduation year, and won the Board of Governors Award and an alumni award.
He co-founded the Calgary Underground Film Festival. He was president of Quickdraw Animation Society as well as Calgary Allied Arts Foundation. He taught at AU Arts and QAS and also worked in the not-for-profit arts sector for decades.
He travelled and studied abroad, eventually returning to build his own arts empire . . . running the Atelier Artista Art School in cSPACE Marda Loop in Calgary since 2017. At the studio, he hosts classes and drop-in sessions with live models throughout the week.
Bunny's goal is to make this world better through making artists better and making better artworks.
The Art (oil on canvas)
Come to the Learning Commons and see this impactful piece. Use the 3D glasses to take a closer look.
What changes? What does this art say to you?
