Ian Dennis (born 19 December[1] 1987)[2] is a British artist, most famous for posting videos of him making art on YouTube under the online alias Fox Bronte.
Ian Dennis | |
|---|---|
| Born | 19 December 1987 (age 36) Bradford, West Yorkshire, England |
| Other names | Fox Bronte |
| Occupation(s) | Artist and YouTube personality |
| Years active | 2005–present |
Early life
Ian Dennis was born in Bradford, West Yorkshire.[2]
YouTube
While living at a youth hostel, Dennis began making art videos using a variety of materials - including coffee, toothpaste, junk mail, jams, and soil.[2]
Dennis then began making videos as "Fox Bronte," a character based on the stereotypical "mad artist." Using humour and a surreal editing style, his channel quickly grew in both popularity and controversy, with Fox Bronte regularly taking his clothes off to create.[3] Other videos included him using his penis, his vomit, and condoms. In January 2010, he drank different coloured juices to change the colour of his urine - to create a portrait of British National Party leader Nick Griffin.
Ian Dennis's latest channel "monalisanaked" follows on from his previous work. His videos attract a cult audience to the website.[4]
Other works
In 2012, Dennis set up a prank appearance on Britain's Got Talent. As Fox Bronte he painted the hosts, Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly on his buttocks.[5]
References
- ^ Fox Bronte (19 December 2013). "Not just my birthday today. It's hers too..." YouTube.
- ^ a b c Redhead, Jonathan (23 January 2012). "Fox Bronte art is a big hit on the web". Bradford Telegraph & Argus. Newsquest Media Group. Retrieved 16 February 2012.
the 24-year-old Bradford-born artist
- ^ "From homeless to internet art sensation: Justin Bieber 'pube painter' still ruffling feathers". The Big Issue. 12 December 2012. Archived from the original on 1 March 2013.
although only 24
- ^ "Fox Bronte : " Je suis le seul vrai artiste sur Internet " | blended – l'oeil". Archived from the original on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 3 February 2013.
- ^ "Fox Bronte gets a bum deal on Britain's Got Talent". STV. 9 April 2012.
