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Enjoy these videos, podcasts, and articles about Brian and his work. Check back with us from time to time for additional peeks into Kershisnik Studios.
Brian has a YouTube channel now. Click here to check it out.
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the collaborative project between Joe Adams and Brian Kershisnik. Watch the videos below for a bit of their history, and for more information and a look at Joe’s art, go to joeandbrianart.com.
"Joe and Brian" is a short documentary about the ongoing art collaboration between Joseph Adams and artist Brian Kershisnik, shot in Brian's studio in the small Utah town of Kanosh.
April 2022 Studio Open House Video
Check out Brian’s Studio Open House video (filmed by Steve Olpin [the Talking Fly]) on:
Facebook (Brian Kershisnik Art)
Instagram (@briankershisnik)
YouTube (Brian Kershisnik)
This documentary, which lasts about 30 minutes, shows Brian answering questions he has frequently been asked and gives you a view of his studios and other locations.
Brian was featured in BYUtv’s new production, Artful. You can view the full episode here.
Glen Nelson Interviews Brian Kershisnik, September 2019
Access the podcast of Brian’s recent interview with Glen Nelson of the Center for Latter-day Saint Arts at
https://www.centerforlatterdaysaintarts.org/podcast?author=5aa6e74b27978fc75c362ebe
TEDx Talks: Brian Kershisnik, Harvesting from Chaos
Published on May 3, 2019
Chaos is imperative to the human experience. Each day we are challenged by problems that need our innovative solutions. Artist Brian Kershisnik shares basic tools to amplify the creativity that exists within every human.
Surprising Angels, Interview with Terryl Givens
Brian’s recent interview with Terryl Givens of Faith Matters was entitled “Surprising Angels”. This program, from BYU's Maxwell Institute, is available in several formats, as shown below. The interview was recorded on September 27, 2018.
LISTEN: mi.byu.edu/mic-kershisnik
READ: bit.ly/readmic5
YOUTUBE: bit.ly/ytmic5
iTUNES: bit.ly/mipodcast
Looking for Something, recent book of Brian Kershisnik’s work
In 2018, a retrospective of Brian's work by Unicorn Publishing was released. Unicorn stated "His figurative work explores a bewilderment of life with a mixture of melancholy and play that feels deeply and encouragingly human. Looking for Something includes more than 200 color images of Kershisnik's most popular paintings as well as text that puts his work into the larger context of his age."
Brian’s most recent book is available to order from your favorite bookstore or available for purchase online at:
All the World’s a Stage, and Brian Kershisnik Paints It
A recent article in 15 bytes by Shawn Rossiter offers a review of Brian’s recent show Le Péché du Magicien, new works by Brian Kershisnik, at the Meyer Gallery in Park City. To read the full article, click here.
Advice for Artists, 5 Ideas from Brian Kershisnik
A casual conversation with Steve Olpin, filmmaker and producer of the series The Talking Fly. This advice is meant for anyone working or playing in creative fields.
Time Lapse: Descent from the Cross
A time lapse segment that offers a glimpse into the process behind Brian Kershisnik's 2012 piece, 'Descent from the Cross'. Captured by Ethan Vincent of Exile Productions.
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An Interview with Artist Brian Kershisnik, LDS Church History Department
Made for New Vision Art, this short documentary gives you a peek into artist Brian's studio.
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This Everything Creative interview features Cassandra Barney in the first half, and Brian about 30 minutes in. Enjoy!
Yep, that's Brian singing. To hear Tiny Bicycle Parade's entire album, click here. To learn more about Brian and Steve's band, click here.
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looking for something: Selected Works from Unicorn Press, 2018
Kershisnik: Painting from Life by Leslie Norris, Mark Magleby, and Brian Kershisnik
Cover image, Ensign, 2017
Utah artist Brian Kershisnik finds joy in discovery through art by Madalyn McRae, Deseret News, 2017
Q and A with Brian Kershisnik, 'Nativity' painter by Lee Benson, Deseret News, 2015
Brian Kershisnik: Artist Profile by Geoff Wichert, 15 Bytes, 2014
Angelic painting reminds Mormon mom she is not alone by Peggy Fletcher Stack, Salt Lake Tribune, 2014
Utah 2013 Winners by 15 Bytes, 15 Bytes, 2013 (make sure to watch the video at the end of the article)
Utah Faux Naive by Kev Nemelka, 15 Bytes, 2013
Painting for Story by Ben Fulton, Salt Lake Tribune, 2010
Kershisniked! Artist Brian Kershisnik's art is on display at Utah Museum of Fine Arts by Dave Gagon, Deseret News, 2007
If You Don't Buy It, We Will: Brian Kershisnik's Leslie Norris by Laura Durham, 15 Bytes, 2003
Wry and Witty Art by Dave Gagon, Deseret News, 2003
Painting the human condition by Dave Gagon, Deseret News, 2002