ABOUT THE ARTIST
Dylan is an artist and graphic designer from Oklahoma City who enjoys unity with his local art community and continually works to connect with other people from all artistic walks through collaboration and volunteer work. With an increasing focus on public art, Dylan has recently worked on multiple mural projects in Oklahoma City and around the state, including being co-creator of the Plaza Walls project and Vice-President of Oklahoma Mural Syndicate. With an urban contemporary style, Dylan’s art holds illustrative qualities when rendering subject matter which is dreamlike and representational in nature.
EDUCATION
BFA in Graphic Design from University of Central Oklahoma
Design EXPERIENCE
2006-Present / Freelance Designer
2016-2019 / Hix Design - Contract Production + Design
2008-2016 / DNA Galleries - Owner, Curator, Artist + Designer
2011-2013 / Hoffman Bikes/Sidewall - Art Director + Lead Designer
2009-2011 / OPUBCO/NewsOK.com - Designer/Developer
2006-2009 / Staplegun - Design Agency - Art Director/Designer
2002-2004 / Nokia/NokiaUSA.com - Paid Graphic Design Intern
CIVIC WORK
Served as Member of Urban Design Commission for Oklahoma City
Awards
Heart of the Plaza Award
Plaza District Association
Young Urban Pioneer Award
Plaza District Association
Gold Addy Award and Bronze District Addy Award
Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition's Vision Makers Catalog
Gold Addy Award
Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition’s 20th Anniversary Invitation
Silver Addy Award
Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition’s Logo Redesign
Bronze Addy Award
Oklahoma Visual Art’s Coalition’s 12×12 Art Event Logo
Bronze Addy Award
Oklahoma’s Visual Arts Coalition’s Art365 Event Catalog
2007 Excellence in Design Award
University of Central Oklahoma’s Arts Media and Design
PUBLIC ART PROJECTS
2015 - Present / Plaza Walls - Co-Creator and Co-Curator of Rotating Mural Project. Plaza District, Oklahoma City, OK
2023 / Scrap Can Jam - Participating Artist and Coordinator. Plaza District, Oklahoma City, OK
2023 / Captain Pitts Mural Project - Oklahoma Mural Syndicate - Production Coordinator - Pitts Park, Oklahoma City, OK
2022 / Wild West Mural Fest - Collaborative Mural with Artist Maeve Wise. Tin District, Dallas, TX
2022 / Pride Month Mural - Collaborative Mural with Artist Maeve Wise. Plaza District, Oklahoma City, OK
2021 - 2022 / Sunny Dayz Mural Festival - Ok;lahoma Mural Syndicate - Production + VolunteerOklahoma City + Edmond, OK
2021 / “Fluid Flows of the Psychelily“ - Commissioned Artist for DNA Galleries Mural. Plaza District, Oklahoma City, OK
2021 / “You Belong Here” - Collaborative Mural with Artist Maeve Wise. Plaza District, Oklahoma City, OK
2021 / Welcome to Edmond Mural - Painting Assistant for artist Dusty Gilpin. Downtown Edmond, OK
2020 / Rollin’ Deep Mural Festival - Participating Artist. Downtown Edmond, OK
2020 / El Reno Walls - Participating Artist and Coordinator. Downtown El Reno, OK
2019 / Plaza Walls Mural Expo - Participating Artist and Coordinator. Plaza District, Oklahoma City, OK
2019 / Edmond Railyard Mural - Painting Assistant for artist Kris Kanaly. Downtown Edmond, OK
2019 / Habit Mural Festival - Participating Artist. Tulsa, OK
2019 / Seesaw Art Wall - Featured Artist in Group Art Project. Plaza District, Oklahoma City, OK
2018 / Plaza Walls Mural Expo - Participating Artist and Volunteer. Plaza District, Oklahoma City, OK
2018 / “Life In Bloom” Mural - Selected Artist for Classen Senior Center Mural Project. Oklahoma City, OK
2017 / Plaza Walls Mural Expo - Participating Artist and Volunteer. Plaza District, Oklahoma City, OK
2017 / Mural Fest 66 - Participating Artist. Miami, OK
2016 / Plaza Walls Mural Expo - Participating Artist and Volunteer. Plaza District, Oklahoma City, OK
2016 / Habit Mural Festival - Participating Artist. Tulsa, OK
2016 / Plaza Walls Mural - Featured Artist. Plaza District, Oklahoma City, OK
2015 / “Metamorphic Blossom” Mural - Collaboration with Artist Amanda Weathers. Plaza District, Oklahoma City, OK
2015 / “9th St. Braid” Mural - Collaboration with Artists Kris Kanaly and Yatika Starr Fields. 9th Street District, Oklahoma City, OK
2014 / 3704 Mural Project - Art Production with Artists Erin Cooper, Amanda Weathers and Lauren Miller. Oklahoma City, OK
2013 / “Fresh Paint For Plaza” Mural - Collaboration with Artists Dusty Gilpin and Tanner Frady. Plaza District, Oklahoma City, OK
EXHIBITION LIST
Solo Exhibitions
2020 / “New Works by Dylan Bradway” DNA Galleries, Oklahoma City, OK
2018 / “Dylan Bradway” DNA Galleries, Oklahoma City, OK
2016 / “New + Old Works by Dylan Bradway” DNA Galleries, Oklahoma City, OK
2015 / “Dylan Bradway” DNA Galleries, Oklahoma City, OK
2012 / “Works by Dylan Bradway” Brass Bell Studios, Oklahoma City, OK
2011 / “New Works by Dylan Bradway” Midwest Media @1614, Oklahoma City, OK
2009 / “To Be Komfortable” Nice/Nice Exhibition Space, Hannover, Germany
2009 / “Get Dylan.B to Germany” DNA Galleries, Oklahoma City, OK
2009 / “Dylan Bradway” Hudson Tattoo, Oklahoma City, OK
2007 / “A Perfect Day For A Hoodie” Shoe Gypsy, Oklahoma City, OK
2007 / “Chill or Be Chilled” Friskee Productions, Oklahoma City, OK
Group Exhibitions
2021 / “ALL CAPS” Group art exhibition in tribute to artist MFDOOM, Alori Chanel, Oklahoma City, OK
2019 / “Graff Roots” Group art exhibition that raises money for Plaza Walls Mural Project, Plaza Walls Gallery, Oklahoma City, OK
2017-2019 / “Artini” Annual Group art exhibition that raises money for Oklahoma art non-profit Allied Arts, Oklahoma City, OK
2015 / “Boys Boys Boys” Group show with Oklahoma based male artists, Tall Hill Creative, Oklahoma City, OK
2014 / “The Manly Show” Group show with Oklahoma based male artists, Istvan Gallery, Oklahoma City, OK
2014 / “OAKLAHOMA” Joint show with Oakland based artist Joey Alvarez, DNA Galleries, Oklahoma City, OK
2013 / “Summer Thieves” Group show with Oklahoma based artists, Oklahoma City, OK
2013 / “Soundscapes” Group art exhibition at Oklahoma Science Museum, Oklahoma City, OK
2012 / “Spirit & Symmetry” Joint exhibition with Amanda Bradway at Hellion Gallery, Portland, OR
2011 / “Inventory Show” Group show from the inventory of Mainsite Art Gallery, Oklahoma City, OK
2011 / “Momentum” Group show of over 100 Oklahoma based artists under the age of 30, Oklahoma City, OK
2010 / “12×12” Group show of over 100 artists that are members of Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition, Oklahoma City, OK
2010 / “Gloss and Grime” Included work by 6 Oklahoma based artists, Mainsite Art Gallery, Norman, OK
2010 / “Momentum” Group show of over 150 Oklahoma based artists under the age of 30, Oklahoma City, OK
2009 / “Small Works Exhibit” Group Show JRB Gallery Oklahoma City, OK
2009 / “On Deck” Custom Skateboards Show, Arockalypse, Oklahoma City, OK
2009 / “Momentum” Group show of over 150 Oklahoma based artists under the age of 30, Oklahoma City, OK
2008-2009 / “Mainsite – Emergent Artists” Including 4 Oklahoma based artists, Mainsite Art Gallery, Norman, OK
2008 / “Train Car Project” Collaborative exhibit with worldwide artists, Papa B Studios, Brooklyn, NY
2008 / “Town & Country” Invited Artist Gallery, Oklahoma City, OK
2008 / “Canvas” Custom Vans Shoe Show,Oklahoma City, OK
2008 / “Under the Influence 2” Art inspired by music, City Arts Center, Oklahoma City, OK
2008 / “On Deck” Custom Skateboards Show, Arockalypse, Oklahoma City, OK
2007 / “Decks” Custom Art on Skateboards, Friskee/Rampage Studios Oklahoma City, OK
2007 / “Canvas” Custom Vans Shoe Show, Oklahoma City, OK
2007 / Joint exhibition with Amanda Bradway at Six11 Creative, Oklahoma City, OK
2007 / Joint exhibition with Amanda Bradway, East Central University, Ada, OK
2007 / “Square Art Show” Artifacts Gallery, Tulsa, OK
2006 / Joint exhibition with Amanda Bradway, Blue Moon Gallery, Oklahoma City, OK
2006 / “Level 27 Art Show” Group Exhibition, stuART Gallery, Encino, CA
2006 / “Pop Surrealism” Exhibit IAO Project Space, Oklahoma City, OK
