Julian Weaver

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Julian Weaver was born in Columbia Hospital for Women on October 22, 1975 in Washington, DC to Dr. Julian and Mrs. Betty Weaver. His Art training began at a young age when Betty Weaver enrolled him in Art programs available in DC's varoius summer programs for the youth.

After a long stint of focusing on Business and Marketing from High School through the first year of College Julian returned to Art at NC Central University's Art Department. Here his style began it's developement. He had several internships ranging in disiplines such as Graphic Design, Museum Studies, and Art Conservation. The most notable of these being The Conserve a Legacy project which focused on restoring damaged treasures from the collection of various Historically Black Colleges and Universities. On an exchange program to The University of Science and Technology at Kwame Nkrumah University in Ghana, West African. Julian studied carving and found yet another tool for self-expression as well as more inspiration and points of veiw from the African students he had classes with. Upon returning to DC he began the journey of adulthood with all it's never-ending lessons with a new passion. He now works as a web designer for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association.

In 2003 Julian found a new home at the Graham Collection Gallery. You can now contact the Miller-Peralta Gallery which has risen to replace the Graham Collection. It is from this period where Julian now shares his experiences with you.

Artist Statement

"The most basic concept of my work is life and how to live it. In many of my pieces I use simplified, loose forms and lines as another tool in expressing my ideas. Since I believe art should say something about life, I work in a simple way, just as I try to keep my life simple. My subject matter is drawn from life's various experiences and what lessons can be gained from them in the form of wisdom or enjoyment. I switch styles as I gain new inspiration, experiences, and techniques. This constant stylistic change allows the viewer to grow and mature with me on my artistic journey."