Brian Rochefort b. 1985

Brian Rochefort (b. 1985, Providence, RI; lives and works in Los Angeles, CA) creates mixed-media ceramic sculptures that merge material experimentation with ecological reflection. Working primarily with ceramic, glaze, and melted glass, he produces highly textured forms that evoke the raw beauty of volcanic landscapes, marine ecosystems, and other remote natural environments. His layered surfaces and vibrant interiors reference his travels to remote locations such as the Amazon Rainforest in Bolivia and Peru, the Galápagos Islands, and East Africa, resulting in works that feel both organic and alien. By combining techniques of accumulation and erosion, his practice challenges the boundaries of traditional ceramics while maintaining a deep connection to place and process.

Rochefort received a BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design. His work has been exhibited at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Santa Barbara, CA; Nouveau Musée National de Monaco, Monte Carlo, Monaco; Crocker Art Museum, Sacramento, CA; Boca Raton Museum of Art, FL; the Everson Museum of Art, Syracuse, NY; Sean Kelly Gallery, Los Angeles, CA; Massimo De Carlo, Hong Kong, China; Bernier Eliades Gallery, Greece; and The Mistake Room, Los Angeles, CA. He will be a participating artist in  Made in L.A. 2025 at the Hammer Museum..