Prolific jewelry designer John Brevard said it was a near-fatal childhood illness that led him to question the nature of human existence and its connection with the universe. Art and design would come to serve as an outlet for his self-expression, and Brevard’s visually engaging, cerebral and environmentally sustainable statement pieces embody the essence of 21st-century modernism.
Born in 1982 in Miami, Florida, Brevard had an intrinsic interest in nature and the arts as a child. However, at age 14, he contracted encephalitis and meningitis, leaving him comatose for several weeks. His recovery left him with a deep-seated desire to explore broad philosophical questions about human existence.
“There’s nothing more inspiring than the universe,” Brevard told Haute Living in 2014. “I’m influenced by realms of existence beyond our five physical senses ... alternate dimensions beyond our normal waking state consciousness.”
The experience, Brevard claimed, “served as the catalyst for his design philosophy and work ethic,” and he pursued a career in the arts, graduating with degrees in architecture and design.
In 2007, Brevard established his namesake brand. Its offerings included jewelry, accessories, handbags, shoes, furniture, art and more. He opened his first pop-up showroom in 2010 in Wynwood — an arts and culture district in Miami — where he displayed his visual art, which was listed in the Miami New Times’ “Best of Miami.”
Brevard launched his first luxury jewelry line in 2012 with fashion rings, pendant necklaces and cuff bracelets made of gold and silver, and embellished with precious stones. He opened his first permanent atelier and appointment-only showroom in Coral Gables the following year.
In 2015, Brevard opened his first flagship store in New York City and gained membership to the Council of Fashion Designers of America. He also launched Thoscene — a unique customization software that uses an astrological algorithm to create jewelry and accessories based on the time, date and location of a person’s birth.
Today, Brevard’s jewelry and other works can be found in galleries and retailers worldwide and have been featured in magazines such as Vogue, Forbes and Vanity Fair.
On 1stDibs, discover a range of John Brevard rings, necklaces, bracelets and more.
$19,987
What is Art
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This fun painting explores art and its history throughout time. What we consider "art" ranges from truly creative, original works to simply clever designs...
Glass, Acrylic
Ethereal Equilibrium of Surreal Visions
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Title: Ethereal Equilibrium of Surreal Visions Medium: Acrylic and Mixed Media on Canvas Size: 152cm x 152cm Caption: Step into a realm where dreams and reality intertwine, as vivid ...
Canvas, Acrylic
Cosmic Mirage: Unveiling the Illusory Nature of Reality
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Title: Cosmic Mirage: Unveiling the Illusory Nature of Reality Size: 60''x60'' Medium: Acrylic and Mixed Media on Canvas Description: The illusory nature of reality is unveiled, beck...
Canvas, Acrylic
Metaphysical Fractions of Unified Reality
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Title: Metaphysical Fractions of Unified Reality Size: 60''x60'' Medium: Acrylic and Mixed Media on Canvas Description: Immerse yourself in the intricate patterns and ethereal symbol...
Canvas, Acrylic
$20,000
Portio Painting
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Verahedra series: A series of complex, interlocking geometries reminiscent of Euclidean geometries and ancient architecture from the Egyptian, Mayan, or Sumerian temples. Cut canv...
Steel
$15,000
Boundaries of Reality
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
In this painting, the viewer is transported to a world where the past and future collide. At the center of the painting, we see a female medieval character, dressed in ornate armor a...
Canvas, Acrylic
Convergence of Dreams and Truth
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Title: Convergence of Dreams and Truth Size: 60"x60" Medium: acrylic and mixed media on canvas Caption: Convergence of dreams and truth unfolds in a mesmerizing display of ethereal b...
Canvas, Acrylic
Transcendent Surrender to the Cosmic Mirror
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Title: Transcendent Surrender to the Cosmic Mirror Medium: Acrylic and Mixed Media on Canvas Size: 152cm x 152cm Caption: The cosmic mirror becomes a gateway to a dreamscape where co...
Acrylic
Infinite Mirrors of the Unified Unconscious
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Title: Infinite Mirrors of the Unified Unconscious Medium: Acrylic and Mixed Media on Canvas Size: 152cm x 152cm Caption: Lose yourself in the infinite expanse of mirrored realities,...
Canvas, Acrylic
The Unseen Dimensions of Consciousness
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
In this painting, the viewer is presented with a figure that seems to embody the concept of nonduality and the interconnectedness of all things. The figure is depicted with a futuris...
Canvas, Acrylic
$32,000
Universal Birth
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Verahedra series: A series of complex, interlocking geometries reminiscent of Euclidean geometries and ancient architecture from the Egyptian, Mayan, or Sumerian temples. John Bre...
Steel
$39,436
Emergence
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This piece is designed to help people transition to their best self. The spiky fractal on top of the head acts as an antenna to attract the change they want to see. The being emergin...
Metal
"Fantastical Realms: a Nondual Landscape"
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
"Fantastical Realms: A Nondual Landscape" is a breathtaking painting that captures the wonder and magic of a world beyond the boundaries of reality. The scene is bathed in a soft, ethereal light, giving everything an otherworldly glow. At the center of the canvas, a group of fantastical creatures roam freely amongst towering, twisted trees...
Canvas, Acrylic
The Cosmic Explorer – Surreal Acrylic Painting
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Step into a surreal, multidimensional world with this captivating painting. Featuring a female ethereal figure with a glowing aura, this artwork symbolizes the transcendence beyond m...
Cane, Acrylic
$15,000
The Multidimensional Mind
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
In this painting by John Brevard, the theme of the work is nonduality, illustrating the concept that all things are interconnected and inseparable. At the center of the painting, th...
Canvas, Acrylic
$15,000
Surreal
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
In this John Brevard painting, we see a strange and surreal creature that seems to inhabit a multidimensional world. The overall theme of the painting...
Canvas, Acrylic
Early Painting by John Brevard, circa 2010
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This one of a kind painting by John Brevard was one of the earliest in his collection. After a series of black and white drawings (now mostly sold) John created only 10 paintings of ...
Acrylic
Vintage Boho Original Oil Canvas of Male Torso
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Capture the timeless beauty of the human form with this evocative vintage oil painting of a male torso. Expertly rendered on canvas, the artist employs dramatic chiaroscuro lighting—...
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Vintage Boho Original Oil Portrait of Man on Canvas
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Capture a sense of introspective mystery with this striking vintage oil portrait. The painting features a shirtless male subject rendered with expressive brushwork, his gaze turned s...
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Copy of a Portrait of Thomas Jefferson
Located in Queens, NY
Copy of a portrait painting of Thomas Jefferson in fur trimmed coat over red jacket
Paint
$4,500
H 22.5 in W 18.25 in
"Trio, " Rare and Early Oil Painting of Three Nudes in Surreal Landscape by Lear
By John B. Lear
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A contemporary of Paul Cadmus, and like him, highly focused on depicting the male figure in various settings and positions, John Lear never gained fame beyond his circle of admirers ...
Canvas
Pair Of Oil Paintings Of Concert Of Birds
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Pair of Oil Paintings of Concert of Birds. They depict different birds perched in a branch of a tree. It appears that there is a music paper attached to the tree in one of ...
Canvas
Mid-Century Modern Surreal Homestead Painting, Signed Oil on Canvas
By Robert Rauschenberg, Franz Kline, Frank Walcutt, Cy Twombly
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Nestled between dream and memory, this compelling “Homestead” painting by Frank Walcutt invites a serene journey into surreal modernist landscape. Crafted in the 1970s, the work unfo...
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Mid-Century Modern Oil Painting of Tree Grove, USA, 1980s
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Rendered with dramatic flair and architectural precision, this large-scale landscape painting by “Williams” captures the serene majesty of a tree grove at dusk. It unfolds in a richl...
Metal
Surrealist Painting "Equilibrium" by Giorgio Perfetti
By Giorgio Perfetti
Located in Montreal, QC
Surrealist painting "equilibrium" by Giorgio Perfetti mix media.
Paint
Selection of Modern Art
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of Modern Art, circa 1950s-1970s. From left to right, they are: 1) The abstract nude female drawing, probably American, circa 1950s....
Glass, Wood, Paper
Portrait of Charles of Bourbon as King of Naples.
Located in Madrid, ES
Circle of Giuseppe Bonito (Castellammare di Stabia, 1707 – Naples, 1789). “Portrait of Charles of Bourbon as King of Naples.” Oil on canvas. Relined. Has a 19th-century frame. Dim...
Fruitwood
Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas, Signed, 21st Century, 18x24 in.
By Alexander Gore
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Intriguing abstract painting by acclaim Russian artist Alexander gore, oil Painting on canvas and is frame in shadow box with glass for protection. Signed and dated by the artist. A...
Canvas, Glass, Wood, Paint
Still Life Painting by Jean Marie Daneis, Mures et Poires
Located in Downingtown, PA
Jean Marie Daneis (French 1944-) Mures et Poires, Oil on canvas, Signed lower left The still life painting depicts two pears and blackberries, both red and black, as well as a gre...
Canvas, Paint
Faces of Self
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This fun painting explores art and its history throughout time. What we consider "art" ranges from truly creative, original works to simply clever designs...
Glass, Acrylic
Faces, the Death of the False Self
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
There are developmental stages of awareness beyond the adult self which involve the perception of connectedness with phenomenon normally considered outside the boundaries of personal...
Canvas, Acrylic
New Beginnings
By Damien Echols, John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Damien Echols & John Brevard Collaboration. This piece is one of a kind and was created to activate new beginnings. John Brevard's Iconic fractal Scu...
Acrylic, Wood
Strength and Power
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Damien Echols & John Brevard Collaboration. This piece is one of a kind and was created to activate Strength and Power. John Brevards Signature architectural styles is blended wi...
Acrylic, Wood