JULIANNABRAY
POPARTCERAMICS
A Bit About Me
My sculptural work explores the themes of lightness, humor, and nostalgia, offering viewers a joyful escape from daily life. Each piece is crafted to inspire wonder and happiness, encouraging a reconnection with simple, often overlooked pleasures.
With a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Communications from the University of Houston and two decades as an Emmy Award-winning broadcast designer, I bring a strong foundation in storytelling and visual impact to my art. This background informs my approach to sculptural ceramics, which I am currently pursuing at the Glassell School of Art, Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. My ongoing studies allow me to experiment with new forms and techniques, continually expanding my creative practice.
As a kindergarten teacher, I draw inspiration from the creativity and curiosity of young children, which fuels my belief that art should uplift and delight. My portfolio invites viewers into a space where nostalgia and playfulness coexist, offering a momentary escape into a brighter perspective.
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Education
• 2019–present: Glassell School of Art, Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Texas
• 1993: Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Communications, University of Houston, Houston, Texas
Awards and Honors
• 2025: Art Expo New York, Redwood Art Prize Honorable Mention
• 2024: Atelier Artist In Residence, Chateau de Cerisay, France
• 2024: Scholarship, Museum of Fine Arts Houston, Glassell School of Art
• 2022: Scholarship, Museum of Fine Arts Houston, Glassell School of Art
• 2008: Emmy Nomination for PSA “It’s Not That Bad”
• 2000: Silver Addy Awards for “A Sure Lure” and “Curiously Strong Demographics”
• 1999: Bronze Addy Award for “Our Demo’s Pop”
• 1998: Emmy Award for Craft Achievement in Animation
• 1993: BDA Professional Training Scholarship, Broadcast Design Association Student Winner
Exhibitions
• December 2025 Spectrum Miami/Red Dot Exhibitor Miami, Florida
• November 2025: Clay Houston, The Four Elements “Take Two And Call Me In The Morning”
Monterroso Gallery, Houston, Texas
• October 2025: Solo Show “Good Enough To Eat” Reeves Art+Design, Houston, Texas
• August 2025: Off The Pedestal, “Goldfinger” — Museum of Fine Arts Houston, Glassell Building, Houston, Texas
• March 2025: MFA Houston/Kinder Morgan “Taste” Exhibition, “Yummy” — Kinder Morgan Building, Downtown Houston, Texas
• December 2024: Ceramics in the Environment, “Swedish Fish Fountain” — Houston Center for Contemporary Craft
• November 2024: Multiplicity: The Power of Repetition, "Dispense O Rama" — Museum of Fine Arts Houston, Glassell Building, Houston, Texas
• July 2023: Multiplicity Exhibit, “Rabbit Rainbow” — The Silos at Sawyer Yards, Houston, Texas
• May 2023: Glassell Studio School Annual Student Exhibition, “Pool Party Rabbits” — Museum of Fine Arts Houston, Glassell Building, Houston, Texas
• Multiplicity Exhibit, “Rabbit Rainbow” — Museum of Fine Arts Houston, Glassell Building, Houston, Texas
• February 2023: MFA Houston/Kinder Morgan “Green” Exhibition, “Moss Rabbit” — Kinder Morgan Building, Downtown Houston, Texas
• November 2022: Miniature to Monumental Exhibition, “Say What You Mean Conversation Hearts” — Museum of Fine Arts Houston, Glassell Building, Houston, Texas
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