P. R. Brown

Paul R. Brown is a graphic designer, photographer, and music video and commercial director.[1]

Biography

Brown's early career in graphic design started at Pentagram in London with Peter Saville and Brett Wickens, followed by Frankfurt Balkind in Los Angeles. From there he went to Capitol Records as an art director and then took the role of the Creative Director for October Films in New York.

In 1996, he founded the Bau-da Design Lab, which currently operates out of Los Angeles and New York. P. R. Brown is well known for his album designs for musicians such as Audioslave, Mötley Crüe, Korn, the Used, Godsmack, and early in his career, he gained a particular notoriety for his work with Marilyn Manson.[2] His career in the music video direction has included notable videos for a diverse array of musicians, including Carrie Underwood, My Chemical Romance, John Mayer, Three Days Grace, Billy Corgan (as well as Corgan's band, The Smashing Pumpkins), Evanescence, Seal, Audioslave, Prince, Jack White, Alicia Keys, Slipknot, Sevendust, Bullet for My Valentine, Avenged Sevenfold, Staind, Matisyahu, Mötley Crüe, Goo Goo Dolls, Miley Cyrus, Snoop Lion, Static-X, Green Day, and Death Cab for Cutie.

In 2008, Brown was nominated for a Grammy award for his work on the music video "Another Way To Die" by musicians Jack White and Alicia Keys.[3]

In 2012 Brown raised over $49,000 for his film Shoot'er through the fundraising platform Kickstarter. [4] After reaching the financial goal, thanks to fans and investors, work on the film was supposed to commence. No completed film was ever released and refunds were never given to backers. [5]

Filmography

2020

2018

2017

2016

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

2007

2006

2005

2004

2003

2002

References
  1. Vrontikis, Petrula (2002). Inspiration: a Creativity Sourcebook for Graphic Designers. Rockport Publishers. pp. 132–137. ISBN 1-56496-901-0. Retrieved 10 December 2011. P. R. Brown Bau-da Design Lab.
  2. "Marilyn Manson's 'Antichrist Superstar': The Story Behind the Album Cover Art". Revolver. 2019-01-05. Retrieved 2019-06-01.
  3. "PR Brown". GRAMMY.com. 2019-02-15. Retrieved 2019-06-01.
  4. "SHOOT'ER". Kickstarter. Retrieved 2020-06-30.
  5. "SHOOT'ER". Kickscammed. Retrieved 2020-06-30.
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