Hanging on the wall behind my dining room table are two 1980s serigraphs by artist Brian Halsey. They were a gift from my dear friend Jeff, originally on display in his father’s office during the ’80s. You can see glimpses of one Halsey serigraph at the top of this post. My new obsession: Halsey serigraphs in electric blue. In fact, they inspired today’s montage featuring an array of geometric finds, from jewelry to minerals. Read on for more details…
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Top Cluster: “Macron” 12-Color Silk-Screen Serigraph by Brian Halsey via eBay seller rhalsey86, Brilliant Pyrite Cube from Etsy shop GeoSpecimens, ’80s Metal Collar Necklace from Etsy shop Pingium
Second Row: Large Rogerley Fluorite Crystal Display Specimen from Etsy shop Kerri Hale, Vintage ’80s Geometric Shell Clip-On Earrings from Etsy shop GraMala
Third Row: Yellow Iceland Spar Optical Calcite Cube from Etsy shop StoneAge 2, Wooden Geometric Geo Shape Necklace from Etsy shop Theia Design
Fourth Row: “Novem” II 8-Color Silk-Screen Serigraph by Brian Halsey via eBay seller rhalsey86
Now I’m off to dream of crystalline cubes in a sapphire sea…
That geo shape necklace sure looks a lot like my jewelery.
Love the Serigraph.
/Minty
I’d like to kick the ass of the thief that stole my two signed Halsey prints that I purchased from Brian at the SW Graphics Show in Dallas in 1988.
Keith! I’m so sorry to hear about your stolen prints! How amazing that you purchased the prints from Brian himself in ’88. I became a big fan of his work after a good friend of mine gave me 2 unwanted Halsey prints from his Dad’s ’80s Dallas office. They’d been hanging in my friend’s house for years, and to this day, I thank his wife for insisting he get rid of them. ; – ) They are the centerpiece of my home. My goal is to collect more Halsey pieces. Thanks for the comment.
I found out who took them, demanded their return, and received them.
The gall of some people.
Keith
Kate.I have one that I am wanting to sell. I was going to put it on ctsigs list but if you are interested contact me. Text me at 214-675-6404 I’ll send you some pics.
Thanks, Jon! Just sent you an email…
Congratulations on your new interest in Halsey prints. This is a little bit of history for you. Brian and I became friends when he and I were on the faculty at a small college in southern Michigan late 1960s-early 1970s, about 50 miles west of Ann Arbor. He left to do a PhD in art history, I left to do a PhD in political science; we met a couple of times after that but have since lost contact. I came across your site as I was reintroducing myself to Brian’s work via internet searches. We, and some other younger (at the time) faculty, were pretty much at odds with the ethos of that college; he eventually left to do his art full time and we are all the better for it. I have fond memories of visiting his studio on campus as he was getting more and more into print making. I recall his saying once, as he was cutting framing for a painting, a good frame always makes a bad picture look good. Obviously, his work stands on its own, framed or not. He gave me a couple of artist proofs when he was beginning his work with geometric forms. Hope your collection grows.
Wow! Thank you so much for getting in touch, Bruce. I love that you shared some history with us, and I appreciate you taking the time to put Brian Halsey’s artwork into context (and even share his framing philosophy). Thank you again for your comment! I can’t wait to expand my collection.
Hey all! I love the inspired jewelry! My name is Ryan Halsey, son of the artist Brian Halsey. The blue serigraphs are my favorite as well. Just wanted to let everyone know that I love the stories I’ve read on here (except for the stolen prints) and will be sure to pass them on to my father.
I just built a new website for his works, as I’ve had tons of feedback from people purchasing his prints over the passed few years, so that people can learn more about the prints, the processes involved, and eventually I’ll create a shop on there for purchase. We do still have a large inventory of serigraphs of anyone is interested.
Website is now live at http://www.BrianHalsey.com
If you can’t wait for the shop on there, I do have some prints on eBay under the member name rhalsey86.
Thanks again and keep up the great jewelry creations!
Wow! Thank you for getting in touch, Ryan. What an honor! I’m also so grateful that you’ve shared the link to the website you built. There is such an interest in your father’s work, and he has inspired so many people. How wonderful that there will be a shop for purchasing his creations! I’m also glad to know about your eBay shop.
I wish I could say I created the jewelry, but I wanted to feature the work of talented makers with an interest in geometric design.
This has made my week–I’m so glad you got in touch. I look forward to featuring more of your father’s work on the blog in the future. I will pass along information about your website through social media as well.
Again, many thanks!