Brian was one of the founders of the San Francisco performance space Starcleaners, where he designed stage, set, and performance props and co-produced weekly events. He maintained an art studio at the performance space for several years and had numerous gallery showings in the Bay Area while also managing Clobba, Inc., a high-volume retail clothing store.

Duran further developed his visual merchandising abilities in Los Angeles at the Modern One vintage furniture showroom. His construction and painting expertise were utilized at Jet Sets, Inc. in constructing sets for commercials, sitcoms, and music videos.

Since returning to Ohio in 2000, Duran continues to work successfully at his home studio. His most recent body of work represents a hybrid of sculpture and painting via papier-mâché, the medium to which he is most drawn for its versatility and ecological friendliness. He regularly devotes time, as well as one sculpture each year, to raise money for Partners in Conservation and the Columbus Zoological Gardens. Duran has also designed and executed murals for Dick’s Sporting Goods, Quaker Steak & Lube, and Proctor & Gamble.

Duran’s work with ZenGenius includes designing and painting props for the Short North Holiday Hop Pet Pageant, the Limited Corporate Holiday Event, and construction of a 25-foot diameter soccer ball for Columbus Crew stadium. Brian currently resides in the Victorian Village district of Columbus. He plays keyboards (and a variety of horns, bells, and whistles) in the band Silent Butler.