"Never Did I Not Exist" - Brian Merriam

Brian Merriam, a Los Angeles-based artist, seeks to unravel universal concepts by directly engaging with power spots and natural phenomena around the world. This is his zine, "Never Did I Not Exist." This work compiles new photographs taken over the past year, including pieces presented at a solo exhibition held at the Philosophical Research Society and works captured during the exhibition's production process. The introduction is written by LD Deutsch. 48 pages / Saddle-stitch binding / 14 × 21.6 cm / 2026 Brian Merriam An artist and musician based in Los Angeles, California. While his work is deeply personal, much of it is metaphorical, aiming to unravel universal concepts by directly engaging with power spots and natural phenomena. Through his art, he endeavors to demonstrate that resonant symbolic forms exist everywhere, from the micro-world to the Himalayan peaks he has extensively traveled. He is represented by the Los Angeles-based gallery Tappan. www.instagram.com/brianhmerriam