Bro. A. Brian Zampier, SM
"abz" painting away at Marianist Galleries. Click photo for artist statement...
Date/Time: Wed 04 Feb 2009 04:16:39 PM CST
Andrew Brian Zampier: artist and Marianist brother...
Since 1979 I have made a mark almost every day in a sketchbook journal (currently on my 91st book!). I see it as a form of prayer, a way of checking in with my Creator, and giving thanks for the day. My current method involves working in three different books using a color pencil, a color pencil stick, a fine line color marker, and a bolder color marker, changing the colors daily. My love of drawing extends from using a black fine line marker to drawing on metal with a 40,000 degree plasma cutter. Joy flows through what I do because it is fun and spontaneous. With a sketchbook journal I am free to play and experiment. On-location drawing, abstract work, cartooning, imagination drawing, collage, and writing all appear in my sketchbook journals. My inspiration comes from the world around me and a variety of artists from Albrecht Durer to Vincent Van Gogh to Charles Schultz to Saul Steinberg to Keith Haring to David Hockney. A daily dose of inspiration also comes from working with Bro. Mel Meyer at Marianist Galleries in Kirkwood, Missouri (melsmart.com).
The love I have for art started in kindergarten at Barneveld Elementary in upstate New York. I have been blessed with some wonderful instructors from K through 12, Mohawk Valley Community College (Advertising Design and Production), State University of New York at Buffalo (Communication Design), and Syracuse University (Illustration). My career in art has extended from being a graphic designer at a community college, a small publishing company, to an art department at General Electric. Since becoming a brother with the Marianists (an international Roman Catholic religious congregation of priests and brothers) in 1986, I have experienced art as ministry through Marianist Press, freelancing in graphic design and illustration, being a student of art therapy, and since 2003, as an artist assistant to Bro Mel. Through my ministry with Marianist Galleries, I have expanded my work to metal wall hangings, small metal sculptures, and handmade paper.
People enjoy the whimsical side of my work and I love it when spirits are uplifted.
Pink check mandala
plasma cutter, metal, enamel paint, 46" in diameter, $1000
Date/Time: Thu 10 Sep 2009 02:11:38 PM CDT
Drawing with a 40,000 degree pen
Drawn with the plasma cutter on metal, enamel paint, 5' w x 4' h, $1200
Date/Time: Fri 28 Aug 2009 09:56:26 AM CDT
Rusty, the wiener dog
Metal tube, 45" w x 16" h x 12" d, $275.... missing from the gallery lawn... please return him.
Date/Time: Wed 05 May 2010 01:52:36 PM CDT
Metal tube handstander
Metal tube, enamel paint, 21" w x 42" h x 22" d, $350
Date/Time: Thu 19 Aug 2010 12:59:36 PM CDT
Metal tube, enamel paint, 21" w x 42" h x 22" d
Metal Tube Angel
metal tube, enamel paint, 21" h x 14" w x 7" d, $275
Date/Time: Thu 13 May 2010 07:28:05 AM CDT
Let go. Hold on.
Enamel on metal, 12"w x 48"h, $300 ea.
Date/Time: Thu 12 Nov 2009 01:17:51 PM CST
Enamel on metal, 12"w x 48"h, $300 ea.
Marianist Metal Logos
Three sizes.... 18" wide -- $75; 34" wide -- $150; 48" wide -- $225
Date/Time: Thu 22 Oct 2009 09:32:46 AM CDT
Three sizes.... 18" wide -- $75; 34" wide -- $150; 48" wide -- $225
Black & white & color
plasma cutter, metal, enamel paint, 5' w x 4' h , $1000
Date/Time: Thu 03 Sep 2009 10:44:11 AM CDT
Colorful metal tube plant
Metal tube, enamel paint, 25 1/2" h x 24 1/2" w x 22"d, $275
Date/Time: Fri 10 Sep 2010 12:38:08 PM CDT
Metal tube person
Metal tube, enamel paint, 20" h x 19" w x 11"d, $275
Date/Time: Fri 06 Aug 2010 08:49:49 AM CDT
Flower tower
Metal tube, enamel paint, 37" h x 18" w x 10"d, $275, Sold
Date/Time: Mon 21 Jun 2010 07:41:03 AM CDT
Happy Heaven Totem
Made out of a 6" diam x 40" high metal tube... 40" h x 15" w x 8" d, $650, Sold
Date/Time: Thu 22 Apr 2010 08:46:47 AM CDT
abz bugs
Come in various shapes and sizes, can stand or fly!... no two alike... $10 ea. any 3 for $25
Date/Time: Fri 26 Feb 2010 09:38:21 AM CST
Come in various shapes and sizes, can stand or fly!... no two alike... $10 ea. any 3 for $25
Mini "Hold on."
Enamel on metal, 8" h x 5 1/2" w, $45, Sold
Date/Time: Mon 13 Jan 2003 11:40:54 PM CST
Smiling medallions
Enamel on metal, Large: 5 1/4"w, $45; Small: 3 3/4"w, $35
Date: 05/11/2008
Enamel on metal, Large: 5 1/4"w, $45; Small: 3 3/4"w, $35
Mini "Let go."
Enamel on metal, 10 1/2" h x 4 " w, $45, sold
Date/Time: Mon 13 Jan 2003 11:44:25 PM CST
Mini let go 2
Enamel on metal, 4 1/4" w x 12" h, $50, sold
Date/Time: Thu 12 Nov 2009 11:22:48 AM CST
Mother and Child
Enamel on metal, 20"h x 15"w, $175 - Sold. Sold pieces can be commissioned... no two are exactly alike!
Date/Time: Tue 13 Sep 2005 09:15:50 AM CDT
Our Lady of Guadalupe
Enamel on metal
26"h x 18"w, $250 - Sold Date/Time: Tue 21 Mar 2006 01:12:11 PM CST
26"h x 18"w, $250 - Sold Date/Time: Tue 21 Mar 2006 01:12:11 PM CST
Green fish, Pink fish
Green fish: 15" w x 10" h, $45; Pink fish: 9"w x 7" h, $25, sold
Date/Time: Fri 07 Aug 2009 11:01:16 AM CDT
Abstract on metal
Enamel on metal, 14" h x 12" w, $90, sold
Date/Time: Tue 22 May 2007 08:34:27 PM CDT
Piggy Sunflower
Plow disk, two wagon wheel rims, 36" diameter, $450, Sold
Date/Time: Sat 16 Jun 2007 12:18:39 AM CDT
Dry Acquarium
Enamel on metal, 14"h x 23"w x 8"d
$180 - Sold Date/Time: Mon 29 Jan 2007 10:01:00 AM CST
$180 - Sold Date/Time: Mon 29 Jan 2007 10:01:00 AM CST
Color Bits Mandala
Enamel on metal, 18"h x 16"w, $150 - Sold
Date/Time: Tue 13 Sep 2005 09:24:36 AM CDT
Enamel Metal Mask
Enamel on metal, 19"h x 10"w x 6"d
$150 - Sold Date/Time: Fri 09 Jun 2006 01:11:06 PM CDT
$150 - Sold Date/Time: Fri 09 Jun 2006 01:11:06 PM CDT