Fred Brashear Jr is an internationally exhibited, photo-based artist and educator focusing on the relationship between humans and the natural environment. Though investigation and research, Brashear connects the treatment of the natural environment to systems of social inequality and inequity. Since graduating with a Master of Fine Arts degree in 2019, Brashear has contributed to the mentorship and instruction of diverse student populations in the field of photography at various colleges and universities throughout Southern California. In addition to his teaching success, Brashear has also maintained a consistent and successful professional art practice. Balancing a professional teaching and artistic career, Brashear continues to research the vital relationship between humans and their environment, informing society of the necessary changes that need to happen for a possible sustainable future.
