Artist Biography 

Jonathan R. Biermann is a bi-racial, self-taught wildlife photographer specializing in Pelecanus occidentalis, the brown pelican. Born in Denver, Colorado, in 1989 and raised in the mountainous region of Golden Gate Canyon, he currently resides in San Diego, California. Over the past six years, Biermann has devoted himself to photographing brown pelicans, capturing their distinctive features and seasonal transformations with exceptional precision and artistic sensitivity. He has pursued his craft as a full-time artist for the past two years.

 

Before transitioning to a career in photography, Biermann was an interior decorator and owner of his own interior design firm. His professional portfolio includes the design of a mid-modern commercial space in Denver’s Capitol Hill district and a modern residence featured on the Denver Modern Home Tour. This background in design informs the compositional rigor and aesthetic sophistication evident in his photographic work.

 

Biermann’s photography has been widely exhibited across Southern California, with notable appearances at farmer’s markets and curated art events. His photograph Soulful Mornings is part of a distinguished art collection housed in a penthouse at Capri by the Sea in Pacific Beach. Through his work, Biermann offers a refined and contemplative perspective on the brown pelican, showcasing both the bird’s beauty and individuality.