Island Observations - Brian Cody

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Brian Cody
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Brian Cody is an Irish illustrator who lives and works in a vibrant corner of old London. Since graduating as an Architect, he has worked with Nordic and British design studios to bring to life inspiring places from Berlin to London and the Atlantic coast. Brian finds inspiration in Finland’s urban architecture, cinematography and real-life encounters. ​He is both a practicing architect and a member of the UK’s Association of Illustrators. From his architectural training he uses three-dimensional computer modelling techniques combined with freehand pencil drawings to capture distinct portraits of people and places and transform brief moments into engaging visual stories.
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Aurora Borealis lights up the night sky over a calm lake with boats and a dock, surrounded by trees covered in snow. Two people stand on the dock, observing the vibrant display.
Pre-Dawn Crossing (2024)

Korpo provides time, space and connection: time to step sideways, space to reflect and share ideas with others, and connection to those qualities that directly inspire my work – light, texture, natural landscapes and the people (and creatures) who live and move within them.

During my two summers and one winter at AARK I’ve been carefully observing and developing a number of themes that I think are relevant to the Archipelago – trust, identity, urbanisation, climate and how these realities are shaping the patterns of our lives in meaningful ways. This summer while at AARK I’m aiming to complete my first book of semi-fictional illustrated stories – a collection of familiar but unrelated character portraits through drawings that capture an emotion or an action in sometimes unexpected but always genuine ways. Understated humour and optimism are always just below the surface - more than a little like the local people I’ve encountered on my journeys. I’m hoping these narratives will reveal my own observations of the shared hopes, qualities and fortitude that distinguish the people of these islands.

Korpo Iron (2022)

Korpo Iron (2022)

Korpo Blue (2022)

Korpo Blue (2022)

Korpo Ochre (2022)

Korpo Ochre (2022)

Turku Rewilded (2022)

Turku Rewilded (2022)

Fossils of Fuel (2022)

Fossils of Fuel (2022)

A Ramshackle Troupe Embarks on a Whimsical Exploit (2024)

A Ramshackle Troupe Embarks on a Whimsical Exploit (2024)

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