Restless – Rulon Brown

Rulon’s art and music at Seattle Art Museum – June 6, 2014

May 9, 2014October 8, 2014 by R B

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Remix is a creative party at Seattle Art Museum, packed with performances, talks, art making, dancing, and more—all connected to SAM's collection. The next Remix is Friday, June 6, 2014 and Rulon Brown's RESTLESS interactive visual art installation will be there and he'll share four performances. Also at the Remix: DJ Sassyblack (aka Cat of THEESatisfaction) spins music, Dana…

Free Music #3 – “OK Samaritan”

March 11, 2014March 17, 2014 by R B

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DOWNLOAD HERE All the other rich democratic societies in the world have found cheaper and more effective ways to care for the sick and dying. Let me say that again because it's true and may be worth repeating if you grew up believing the right answer is always, "U S…

New solo CD, Restless

December 6, 2013December 13, 2013 by R B

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Jewelry at Twilight Gallery

November 26, 2013November 26, 2013 by R B

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I am happy to announce that a pendant and ring from my Restless jewelry collection are now available at Twilight Gallery until Jan. 6, 2014. These two pieces are from a limited series of 100 and I make each one by hand. People who buy at Twilight will also receive a signed…

Video from the RESTLESS gallery installation

August 5, 2013March 16, 2014 by R B

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RESTLESS is an interactive performance installation by Rulon Brown that premiered June 6-16, 2013 at Paul Rucker's Open Studio Project Gallery in Seattle. Inspired by America's broken medical system and the restless sleep of The American Dream, Rulon created this work to explore the barriers of community, what we share,…

Seattle Weekly recommends RESTLESS 6/15/13

June 13, 2013December 13, 2013 by R B

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“An oddly communal, intimate experience. Headphones usually isolate the listener, but in Restless they unite [the audience]… It’s a neat bit of group choreography, with the 50 different compositions suddenly joining together in the high-ceilinged space.”-Seattle Weekly, Arts Editor Brian Miller ART EXHIBITION & INTERACTIVE PERFORMANCE Rulon shared an interactive art…

RESTLESS – Rulon Brown’s Portrait of The American Dream

May 30, 2013December 13, 2013 by R B

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Rulon was inspired to create art about the American Dream during a 2011 artist retreat in Costa Rica. He fell ill and received emergency medical care from a Costa Rica clinic (publicly funded universal healthcare system). The emergency care cost him the equivalent of $20 USD. Meanwhile back home in Seattle, one…

Nicaragua International Jazz Festival

January 24, 2013July 21, 2013 by R B

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JUST ANNOUNCED: The U.S. Department of State, Embassy in Nicaragua will host Rulon Brown at the Nicaragua International Jazz Festival, February 20 - 23, 2013. Rulon's band features three of Seattle's brightest talents including the celebrated interdisciplinary artist Paul Rucker (cello, electric bass), experimental improviser and composer Bill Horist (electric guitar), and Rulon's long-time rhythm collaborator Jeff Busch (world…

Seattle Artthrob Commissions Rulon

August 20, 2012January 18, 2013 by R B

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Seattle Artthrob commissioned Rulon Brown to create a limited-edition work for Artthrob members. Seattle Artthrob is a new community supported arts co-op where members receive six original, limited-edition artworks created specifically for them by local artists. Learn about all the commissioned artists and become a Seattle Artthrob member at www.seattleartthrob.com

IN AMERICAN DREAMS…

June 16, 2012February 15, 2013 by R B

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This November Rulon will be alone, writing new music in a cabin located in the distant woods outside a small Michigan town during the height of deer hunting season. (more…)