A pharmacist by profession, Phillip Brown moved to Jacksonville in the 1970s and, while operating a pharmacy, began collecting art in his spare time. Eventually, this art collection superseded the pharmacy, and he began focusing on buying, selling and, sometimes, making art full-time. The focus of his gallery has evolved over time. It began as a more traditional collection of pieces he enjoyed, with an emphasis on the “spirit” or spiritualism of a piece. As time went on, he became enamored with the idea of the 13th tribe of Israel…
