Joy Machine

From "Bunny" to "BoB," "Cardinal" and on down to "Zorro," Jeffie Brewer's sculptures can be seen in Texas, the Southwest region and around the country. 

The prolific East Texas artist has honed his public art focus and shaped his career based on a strong belief that art is for everyone to experience. The colors he chooses, the designs he creates, and even the sculptures' titles nod to his signature artistic style — minimal and colorful, with room for interpretation. 

Most of Jeffie Brewer's sculptures are of joyful animals, with some nature and fantasy creature designs included in the mix. They inspire interaction — touching the piece, reacting to its perceived expression, or striking a similar pose. Most often, viewers say the sculptures simply make them smile. 

In "Joy Machine," exclusive imagery and sketches, behind-the-scenes photos, process documentation and responses from curators, former students, collectors and art historians are interspersed with Jeffie's story—in his own words—to assemble a cohesive understanding of how and why he creates his art, and more importantly, what he hopes it inspires.