ULTRABLACK: A Visual Experience by Brian Tolbert
Opening Reception - Saturday, July 12th | 5pm - 9pm
Digital Exhibition Program
About the Exhibit
Step into ULTRABLACK, a bold new exhibition by visual artist Brian Tolbert that celebrates the beauty, complexity, and unapologetic brilliance of Black identity. Through striking contrasts and expressive compositions, Tolbert creates a vibrant visual language where Blackness is not explained — it’s honored, seen, and exalted. Join us at Station 3510 for the official opening reception. Be among the first to experience this powerful new body of work in a curated setting that blends art, music, and community. Enjoy light fare, music and a dynamic introduction to the artist’s vision. This is a special opportunity for collectors, supporters, and press to engage with the work and connect directly with the artist behind it.
Join us for the first official unveiling of ULTRABLACK, a solo exhibition from D.C. based visual artist Brian Tolbert.
ULTRABLACK is a bold new exhibition by visual artist Brian Tolbert that celebrates the beauty, complexity, and unapologetic brilliance of Black identity. Through striking contrasts and expressive compositions, Tolbert creates a vibrant visual language where Blackness is not explained — it’s honored, seen, and exalted.
Brian Tolbert (b. 1985) is a visual artist and illustrator from Pittsburgh, PA, celebrated for his evocative portraiture and surrealist illustrations on cardboard.
Brian's artistic journey began early, with a five-year scholarship from The Carnegie Museum of Art & Natural History's Art
Connection program in fourth grade, where he honed his skills in illustration, painting, sculpting, printmaking, and etching. In high school, he expanded his creative horizons at the Manchester Craftsmen's Guild Youth & Arts initiative, incorporating digital mediums into his work and earning accolades at the Pittsburgh Public High Schools All City Arts Showcase. His talents garnered multiple scholarships, including the Eleanor Friedberg Scholarship Award and recognition from the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts in Drawing & Printmaking.
Brian earned a B.S. in Graphic Design from The Art Institute of Pittsburgh. He then built a diverse professional career in commercial graphic design, consulting, fashion design, and corporate training. Today, he is dedicated to pursuing his passion for fine art full-time.
