Brian Hallas is an innovative abstract/surrealist digital photographer and collagist from Shrewsbury Township, New Jersey, whose artistic adventure has been one of exploration and transformation. An iPhone is his tool of choice to capture and craft painterly hallucinogenic images and collages, where landscapes of the familiar become dreamscapes of survival. Through layering and blending techniques, each piece is a rich convergence of vibrant colors, dynamic shapes, intense textures, and pure invention. Each new work is rooted in his desire to push boundaries by celebrating the interchange between the eye and technology, offering viewers works at the crossroads of two-dimensional art and immersive experience that showcase his versatility and ingenuity in the realm of digital photography.

Brian’s artistic path has been life-long, though anything but linear, his journey through the arts being marked by exploration, creativity, and a steadfast commitment to evolving his own style. He was engaged in the theater for decades, working alongside many—most notably with National Medal of the Arts recipient Ping Chong —as a sound designer and performer. With influences as varied as the planets, including a multitude of artists across a full spectrum of art forms and genres, he subsequently discovered in photography the outlet that aligns best with his need to create a singular art. Over the past decade, Brian has evolved into an award-winning abstract/surrealist photographer and continues to push the boundaries of abstract photography, weaving together elements of nature, technology, and sensory exploration to create art that resonates deeply with viewers the world over.