Influenced by pop and street artists like Andy Warhol and Jean-Michel Basquiat, the duo evoke an exciting commentary on the pop culture of today and the mid-20th century. New technology, iconicism, globalisation and social media are given a modern interpretation through digital art, vibrant colours and bold brushwork.
The brothers have a unique, hands-on approach to creating their art. All of the pieces are mixed media and incorporate a range of mediums, including canvas, wood, paint, pen, resin, spray paint, digital imagery and even building materials.
Born in upstate New York, the American brothers grew up in a highly creative home. Their grandfather was a landscape and wildlife painter, with his brother an illustrator for Disney. Whilst at Catholic school, the brothers were encouraged by nuns to work on art projects.
After moving into an empty house with bare walls, Jeffrey and Michael decided to create their own art to hang, sparking a collaboration that has made waves since 2012. Their work has taken them around the world, including a sell-out show in Miami and exhibitions in the Netherlands and the UK.
Jeffrey is an abstract painter and applies and removes paint in methodical layers before paint is flung through the air to drip down the panel and canvas. Michael is an electrical technician and uses binary and trinary code to create the number systems and codes on each piece.
The pair say: “The digital age is upon us, and our art will reflect this. History is still being made”. The brothers’ have embraced that digital age, with their work always features a trademark trinary barcode
“With the increasing commercialization of everything branding has become ubiquitous,” they explain. “The red barcode on each art piece glares out at us and distinctly defines the Jbis trademark. Part signature, part emblem, part symbol, when you see it you know this is a Jbis Art piece. Soon even our species will be branded via microchips and nanotech will evolve into picotech much as the computer gigabyte will become the terabyte and then petabyte. Somewhere in between we exist and such is the need for the red barcode”.
Bisaillon Brothers create several distinct collections. Their Vinylgraphs are born from their love of vinyl records. Their father is a huge music fan who has a collection of six jukeboxes and thousands of 45rpm singles. This gave them the inspiration to create a unique and innovative piece of artwork based on the timeless vinyl disc.
“All the Vinylgraph pieces are bedded in history like a lot of the works we produce,” say the Brothers, “starting with personal and cultural favourite 45’s which are then researched to give the layers of thought and historical reference. They not only create an attractive and aesthetically pleasing finished piece but work as visual aids to a specific place in time, like a good song transporting you to where you were when you first heard it. There is a huge amount of nostalgia associated with vinyl records where a certain record can tie the past with the present in the mind. Vinyl records are back in fashion in a big way and have a rich, warm sound that can’t be duplicated by the digital formats of today”.
Their Pop collection utilizes the world around us in the form of iconic people we love and respect or brands that enhance our life experience,” say the Bisiaillon Brothers. “These images are a combination of colourful abstracts by Jeffrey with inspiration from the evolution of art that occurred after photography. Symbology and the digital tools of today are utilized by Michael and the Pop collection continues to evolve”.
Illustrious champagne brands are the perfect subject for the brothers’ Urban Fizz works, as they are synonymous with style and luxury, whilst their Modern Simplicity collection explores architecture and fine art; this series sees a flawless resin surface offset by vibrant geometric holes, which the brothers call ‘lightwells’.
Their latest Icon works, part of the Pop collection, celebrates strong women and is inspired by the covers of haute couture glossy magazines, known for their distinctive photography and high editorial quality.
The Bisaillon Brothers are the masters of creating images of pop culture greats in their signature style, and in their new Icon pieces, part of their POP collection, they celebrate four strong women. “Two pieces feature women from the 20th century and two from the 21st, the collection is almost a ‘then and now’ depiction of amazing strong women across two centuries,” say the brothers.
The new pieces include 'Icon - Liz' and ‘Icon - Audrey’ depicting actors Elizabeth Taylor and Audrey Hepburn, showcasing the timeless style of Hollywood glamour from the 20th century, and ‘Icon - Beyoncé’ and ‘Icon - Kate’ musician Beyoncé Knowles and model Kate Moss female trailblazers and fashion icons from the 21st, portrayed on the front covers of couture magazines.
These covers were consistently sophisticated and occasionally revolutionary, pushing boundaries in design and capturing the essence of cultural trends. Over time they have encouraged readers to explore new styles and express their individuality.
Fresh from their New York studio, their work has appeared in the likes of Artexpo New York (2019), Art Basel (2018) and Spectrum Miami (2018).
The brothers have a unique, hands-on approach to creating their art. All of the pieces are mixed media and incorporate a range of mediums, including canvas, wood, paint, pen, resin, spray paint, digital imagery and even building materials.
Jeffrey is an abstract painter and applies and removes paint in methodical layers before paint is flung through the air to drip down the panel and canvas. Michael is an electrical technician and uses binary and trinary code to create the number systems and codes on each piece.
It is a timeline of technique: from traditional painting to colour theory, printmaking, photography and digital art, the pair have amalgamated each of history’s milestones to form their own genre. Jeffrey’s passionate brush strokes illustrate his affinity for abstract and modern art, while Michael is captivated by the symbology and digital art process.
The American brothers have created art for over 20 years and now combine their talents to produce “uber-contemporary” mixed media works inspired by Pop Art. With influences from Jean-Michel Basquiat and Andy Warhol, the original pieces incorporate a range of mediums, including canvas, wood, paint and resin.
The Bisaillon Brothers’ POP collection portrays iconic people we love and respect and brands that enhance our life experience. These images are a combination of colourful abstracts by Jeffrey with inspiration from the evolution of art that occurred after photography. Symbology and the digital tools of today are utilized by Michael and the POP Collection continues to evolve.
With the increasing commercialization of everything, branding has become ubiquitous. The red UPC code on each art piece – the striped symbol - glares out at us and distinctly defines the Brothers’ work. Every artwork features their unique trinary code, which once decoded, reveals a word specific to each piece. The Brothers’ work is hugely popular, so be sure to secure your iconic piece fast.
Jeffrey and Michael Bisaillon’s Revolution collection of extraordinary pop art originals and limited editions features music icons David Bowie and The Beatles, all Vinylgraphs - 3D pop art records which float off the wall, and, of course, feature the Brothers’ trademark trinary codes.
The Revolution Vinylgraphs are born from the American brothers’ love of vinyl records. Their father is a huge music fan who has a collection of six jukeboxes and thousands of 45rpm singles. This gave them the inspiration to create a unique and innovative piece of artwork based on the timeless vinyl disc.
“All of the Vinylgraph pieces are bedded in history like a lot of the works we produce,” say the Brothers, “starting with personal and cultural favourite 45’s which are then researched to give the layers of thought and historical reference. They not only create an attractive and aesthetically pleasing finished piece but work as visual aids to a specific place in time, like a good song transporting you to where you were when you first heard it. There is a huge amount of nostalgia associated with vinyl records where a certain record can tie the past with the present in the mind. Vinyl records are back in fashion in a big way and have a rich, warm sound that can’t be duplicated by the digital formats of today”.
The Bisaillon Brothers have been developing these exclusive Vinylgraphs for more than two years, working out how to make them with a revolutionary production process which makes these pieces unlike anything you’ve ever seen before.
The New York pop art duo bring champagne style to their Pop Collection of iconic people and brands in September 2022 with a group of four new champagne-themed limited edition works entitled ‘Urban Fizz’ which illustrate classic brands through a range of media including resin, acrylics, graphic design and code.
Exploring architecture and fine art, this series sees a flawless resin surface offset by vibrant geometric holes, which the brothers call "lightwells". These repeated holes lend themselves to concepts of minimalist sculpture, while the vibrant colours deliberately project light onto the surface behind to further extend the impact of the artwork.
This strikingly contemporary series captures sirens from the silver screen and figures from pop culture – including the famous outlaws Bonnie and Clyde! Along with monochrome and multicoloured elements, some of the pieces feature a hint of glitter in the resin to add a different feel and texture.
The minimalist holes add another dimension to the surface of the artworks, which incorporate vintage imagery – including real-life photography, publicity stills and posters – plus iconic quotes and brand logos.
The relationship between art and film has a complex connection that stretches back to the dawn of cinema in the late 19th century. Captivating audiences and challenging norms, the two are tightly bound by their shared visual power, storytelling and use of both legacy techniques and new technology, meaning the notional bridge between the two mediums is regularly crossed. We explore the film-art crossover that has resulted in both still and moving masterpieces for over a century.
Our Liverpool gallery has a selection of specially-commissioned artwork for Eurovision, featuring Abba, Celine Dion and a ton of other music icons, so if you're visiting the city for the song contest, do come and see us. We've also got an expert guide of things to do in this exciting week leading up to the Contest!
The New York pop art duo bring champagne style to their Pop Collection of iconic people and brands with a group of four new champagne-themed limited edition works.
Fresh from their New York studio, the latest drop of original pieces from the Pop Art duo is now available online and via your local gallery.
Art certainly runs in the family for Jeffrey and Michael Bisaillon. The American brothers have created art for over 20 years and now combine their talents to produce “uber-contemporary” mixed...
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