Long-time mentor Omowale Stewart and Adrian Elcock in deep conversation with Adrian [daBudzman] Burnett
at the exhibition R.A.W, sharing insights and reflections in front of a powerful new work. A moment of wisdom, legacy, and creative exchange.
Adrian Burnett is a multidisciplinary artist whose work is deeply rooted in environmental consciousness, the transformative power of upcycling, and the complexity of human experience. Passionate about texture, form, and pattern, he creates bold mixed-media pieces using found and repurposed materials—breathing new life into the discarded and overlooked. His work reflects a deep reverence for nature, often drawing from organic textures, weathered surfaces, and natural decay to explore the ongoing dialogue between humanity and the environment.
Beyond the environmental, Adrian’s art also delves into the duality of life and the human condition, engaging with themes of gender, anatomy, and identity. Through abstract and symbolic representation, he examines the biological and emotional dimensions of both the female and male forms, exploring the contrasts, connections, and fluidities between them. His pieces become layered narratives—simultaneously raw and refined—that honour both the physical and metaphysical aspects of being. With a keen eye for overlooked detail and a love for the tactile, Adrian's work challenges viewers to see the world—and themselves—with fresh curiosity and depth.