Artist Mark Bradford. ~jenifer modica

Bradford works in many different types of media, beginning with early sculptural projects, and culminating in a number of new types. He is deeply influenced by his experience growing up in South Central Los Angeles, the titles of his works often allude to stereotypes and the dynamics of class, race, and gender-based economies that structure urban society in the United States, specifically those of Los Angeles where he lives and works.

Bradford describes himself as a "modern-day flaneur," saying, "I like to walk through the city and find details and then abstract them and make them my own. I'm not speaking for a community or trying to make a sociopolitical point. At the end it's my mapping. My subjectivity."

 I found his work fascinating due to his use of interesting patterns, shapes and colors. He has a unique style that draws you into his works of art.