Pierce Brosnan's Family Unites for Son Paris' London Art Exhibition Debut
On Thursday night, the Brosnan family turned out in full force to support the youngest member, Paris Brosnan, at his highly anticipated art exhibition opening in London's prestigious Mayfair district. The 24-year-old artist debuted his new collection, titled Collective Energy, at Clarendon Fine Art, surrounded by proud relatives including his father, legendary actor Pierce Brosnan, his model brother Dylan, 29, and Pierce's granddaughter Isabella Smith, 27.
A Proud Family Gathering
Pierce Brosnan, 72, beamed with pride as he posed with his family outside the gallery, clearly delighted to support Paris, who has previously exhibited his work in the United States. The event drew a crowd of guests for an immersive preview of the collection, which explores themes of human connection, energy, and shared experience. The highlight of the evening came when the family stepped outside to watch Paris create a striking live painting on a vintage BMW 7 Series, captivating onlookers with his dynamic artistic process.
Promotion and Personal Connections
Earlier in the day, Pierce took to Instagram to promote the exhibition, writing a heartfelt message: 'So proud of you @paris.brosnan 'COLLECTIVE ENERGY' Thursday, 26th February Clarendon Fine Art Mayfair, UK. Join LA-based artist Paris Brosnan at the launch of his UK debut to experience his vibrant Art which 'explores human connection, energy & the rhythm of shared experience.' This public endorsement underscored the close bond within the family, which includes Pierce's five children from his marriages.
Pierce shares his two youngest sons, Dylan and Paris, with his current wife, Keely Shaye Smith, 61. He has maintained a strong relationship with his granddaughter Isabella, whose mother, Charlotte—Pierce's adopted daughter—passed away from cancer in 2013. Charlotte and her brother Christopher, 52, are the children of Pierce's late first wife, Cassandra Harris, whom he adopted after their biological father, Dermot Harris, died in 1986. Cassandra later succumbed to ovarian cancer in 1991, leaving the siblings without their biological parents.
Tragic Losses and Family Resilience
Before Cassandra's death, she and Pierce welcomed their biological son, Sean, now 41, in 1983. Charlotte went on to have two children, Isabella and Lucas, with her partner Alex Smith, but tragically died just weeks after marrying Alex in 2013 from the same cancer that took her mother. Isabella has largely stayed out of the public eye but appears to have a strong bond with her father, Alex, and her grandfather Pierce.
Pierce has rarely spoken about the losses of Cassandra and Charlotte, but at the Stand Up To Cancer telethon in 2014, he movingly described himself as 'a man who has watched the women he loved so much struggle with great pain.' He recounted holding the hands of both his first wife and daughter as they battled the disease, calling it an 'indelible part of your psyche.'
Artistic Passions and Career Choices
Pierce has long shared a passion for art with his son Paris, having taken up painting in 1987 when Cassandra was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. In an interview with Parade magazine, he revealed that a painting he did of Bob Dylan sold for $1.4 million at a charity auction for amFAR, a moment he cherished. Despite this success, Pierce has encouraged his children to pursue passions other than acting, calling it 'f***ing hard work' and 'a cross to bear' in a 2022 GQ interview.
Heeding his father's advice, Paris is now channeling his talents into art and music, while Dylan has found success as a model. The exhibition in Mayfair marks a significant milestone in Paris' career, blending family support with artistic innovation, as evidenced by the live painting performance that drew attention from passersby. The Brosnan family's presence not only highlighted their unity but also celebrated the creative legacy being built by the younger generation.
