About The Artist

Charles Freeman, known as 'Brother Boko' is a muralist and portrait artist. He immortalizes his subjects with an uncanny life-like recreation of not just the recognizable facial features but also a glimpse into the heart of the soul of the matter. His work is more than the straight or curved lined from point A to point B. His perception of the inner spirit of his subjects goes beyond his sure and precise hand strokes to revealing a deep humanity.

The brush, the pencil, and the colors in his hand are only tools that channel other-worldly visions. The faces are photographic. The forms and figures in his work are perfection with an edge. The selection of color combinations is more than inviting; they draw the viewer into the image for an engaging multi-dimensional visual experience.

After more than 30 years of varied projects encompassing public art, private commissions and listening intently to his muse, he has found a strong new stride - interpreting crop circles. His uniquely inspired use of fluorescent color and the re-emergence of the use of black light have led him toward a new vision for the new century.

About the Art

Charles reports that approximately 15 years ago, he had a dream in which a Spirit Guide took him on a tour of an ethereal place where he was shown glowing, geometric art designs. He stated that the images were vibrant in color and design, unlike any he had ever experienced. Years later, Charles was inspired by the phenomena of crop circles and had the idea to capture the designs on large round canvas using fluorescent colors. Starting this unique art project triggered his memory of the vision.

Visual artists, photographers, musicians, scientists, educators and others have found themselves intrigued by these intense images. When viewed with 3-D glasses, the images transform into holographic designs that are awe-inspiring and jump off the canvas. Viewers describe the art as contemplative, inspiring and calming. There is little doubt that his crop circle inspired art is communicating on a different level and a different dimension that leaves the viewer with a sense of wonder.