25/05/2026
Just wanted to add a small drop to the ocean of loving tributes to the recent passing of (Brian). I once had the honour of exhibiting with Brian in a group show called ‘Citizen’ some 20 years ago now. I didn’t know many people back then and was only finding my feet as an artist. I had so much respect for him and have been such a huge fan of his work. I was always hugely inspired by him and so deeply touched by how gracious, kind and generous he was with his time. There was a bit of a scene back then in Edinburgh and I was lucky enough to be surrounded by quite a lot of his work as original pieces of his adorned really great places such as the Villager (where I worked as a student) and the Dragonfly in Edinburgh. If my memory serves me correctly, there were many Old Town spots where you could find his work, such as Pieute, The Bongo Club, a place called Also Known As, then there was also a really special little bookstore called Analogue Books, I’d go there a lot for their Street Art magazine section. It was a great time to live in the city. We had many mutual artist friends and we would have little chats about things at various exhibitions and you always remember how someone made you feel. He was always so encouraging when I was shy, always humble, truly a beautiful person who will be missed by so many. Now, 20 years on we’re still surrounded by his art, especially here in Leith. I pass two of his murals daily and I always think of him and what a lovely person he was. What a special thing that is to know, that every time people see his many pieces scattered all over the city they will be thinking the same and how much beauty and light he has spread and left all around. I love that for him. So sorry for the loss to his nearest and dearest and to everyone who loved and admired him. Your light lives on 🤍