Bio
Growing up in Oklahoma City, Dylan was surrounded by a very creative family atmosphere which allowed him to find his passion for art at a young age. Throughout his schooling Dylan continued to build his creative talents in many art related studies that led to his BFA in Graphic Design obtained with honors in 2006. With a drive for supporting emerging artists he has built a close relationship with his local arts community and over the past few years has began to pursue national and international artistic connections. Dylan currently works as a graphic designer and art director in Oklahoma City while pursuing his passion for visual arts. His work has been shown in many exhibits in the United States including: Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Dallas, Brooklyn and Los Angeles. In 2009 his work overseas for a solo exhibition in Hannover, Germany.
Social Contact Info
Facebook: facebook.com/dylan.bradway
Twitter: twitter.com/mrdylanb
Design Employment
2011-Present – Hoffman Bikes – Sidewall Distribution – Art Director, Designer and Developer
2009-2011 – OPUBCO – NewsOK.com – Designer/Developer
2008-Present – DNA Galleries – Co-owner – Marketing and Co-Curator
2006-Present – Freelance Designer
2006-2009 – Staplegun – Design and Advertising Agency – Art Director and Designer
2002-2004 – Nokia – NokiaUSA.com – Paid Graphic Design Intern
Solo Art Exhibitions
2011 – “New Works by Dylan Bradway” Midwest Media @1614, Oklahoma City, OK
2009 – “To Be Komfortable” Nice/Nice Exhibition Space, Hannover, Germany
2009 – “Get Dylan.B to Germany” DNA Galleries, Oklahoma City, OK
2009 – “Dylan Bradway” Hudson Tattoo, Oklahoma City, OK
2007 – “A Perfect Day For A Hoodie” Shoe Gypsy, Oklahoma City, OK
2007 – “Chill or Be Chilled” Friskee Productions, Oklahoma City, OK
Group Art Exhibitions
2011 – “Inventory Show” Group show from the inventory of Mainsite Art Gallery, Oklahoma City, OK
2011 – “Momentum” Group show of over 100 Oklahoma based artists under the age of 30, Oklahoma City, OK
2010 – “12×12″ Group show of over 100 artists that are memebers of Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition, Oklahoma City, OK
2010 – “Gloss and Grime” Included work by 6 Oklahoma based artists, Mainsite Art Gallery, Norman, OK
2010 – “Momentum” Group show of over 150 Oklahoma based artists under the age of 30, Oklahoma City, OK
2009 – “Small Works Exhibit” Group Show JRB Gallerym Oklahoma City, OK
2009 – “On Deck” Custom Skateboards Show, Arockalypse, Oklahoma City, OK
2009 – “Momentum” Group show of over 150 Oklahoma based artists under the age of 30, Oklahoma City, OK
2008-2009 – “Mainsite – Emergent Artists” Including 4 Oklahoma based artists, Mainsite Art Gallery, Norman, OK
2008 – “Train Car Project” Collaborative exhibit with worldwide artists, Papa B Studios, Brooklyn, NY
2008 – “Town & Country” Invited Artist Gallery, Oklahoma City, OK
2008 – “Canvas” Custom Vans Shoe Show,Oklahoma City, OK
2008 – “Under the Influence 2″ Art inspired by music, City Arts Center, Oklahoma City, OK
2008 – “On Deck” Custom Skateboards Show, Arockalypse, Oklahoma City, OK
2007 – “Decks” Custom Art on Skateboards, Friskee/Rampage Studios Oklahoma City, OK
2007 – “Canvas” Custom Vans Shoe Show, Oklahoma City, OK
2007 – Joint exhibition with Amanda Bradway at Six11 Creative, Oklahoma City, OK
2007 – Joint exhibition with Amanda Bradway, East Central University, Ada, OK
2007 – “Square Art Show” Artifacts Gallery, Tulsa, OK
2006 – Joint exhibition with Amanda Bradway, Blue Moon Gallery, Oklahoma City, OK
2006 – “Level 27 Art Show” Group Exhibition, stuART Gallery, Encino, CA
2006 – “Pop Surrealism” Exhibit IAO Project Space, Oklahoma City, OK
Features + Mentions
2011 – “An Interview with Dylan Bradway” – The Fiddleback
2010 – “Art Review – Gloss and Grime” – NewsOK.com
2010 – “DNA Support Local Art” – Edmond Outlook
2009 – “Dylan Bradway at Nice/Nice” – Modart Blog
2009 – “Rojo Magazine Nice/Nice Exhibition Space” – Rojo Magazine Online
2008 – “Mainsite’s ‘Emergent Artists’ exhibit highlights new artist crop” – OKGazette.com
2008 – “Train Car Project” – This Is Process Blog
2008 – “Train Car Project On Track At Brooklyn Gallery” – Animal New York
2008 – “Surreal tone underlies artists’ work in Norman exhibit” – NewsOK
2007 – “Art by Dylan” – Edmond Outlook
Memberships
- Active member of Oklahoma Visual Artist Coalition
- Member of the Plaza District Association’s Design Committee
Awards
- Young Urban Pioneer Award from Plaza District Association
- Gold Addy Award and Bronze District Addy Award for Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition – Vision Makers Catalog
- Gold Addy Award for Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition’s 20th Anniversary Invitation
- Silver Addy Award for Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition’s Logo Redesign
- Bronze Addy Award for Oklahoma Visual Art’s Coalition’s 12×12 Art Event Logo
- Bronze Addy Award for Oklahoma’s Visual Arts Coalition’s Art365 Event Catalog
- 2007 Excellence in Design Award from University of Central Oklahoma’s Arts Media and Design
Community Service/Civic Endeavors
- Volunteered multiple years, donated graphic design and acted as head of PR Committee for Momentum by Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition’s.
- Member of the Design Committee for the Plaza District Association and the Plaza District Festival
- Currently the acting art curator and member of the marketing team for Six11 Creative event space.
- Co-creator and producer of the Canvas Custom Shoe Show
Donation of graphic design services to:
- Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition for various projects
- Plaza District Association for various projects
- IAO Gallery for Rally on the Alley event
- Oklahomans Against Trafficking of Humans
- Six11 Creative for various marketing materials
- Norman Arts Market for various marketing materials