Blending sculpture\, painting\, and found
materials\, including worn clothing and personal artifacts\, Brooks&rsquo\
; multidisciplinary exhibition explores how individuals carry history thro
ugh memory\, ritual\, and material.
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In this space\, reme
mbering becomes a source of connection\, and shared grief opens pathways f
or collective reflection and care.
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Brooks&rsquo\; work a
lso reflects on the impact of systems of power on communities while openin
g space for dialogue\, healing\, and envisioning more just and compassiona
te futures.
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Artist Statement
&ldquo\;My art is abou
t the people I love: my family\, friends\, and the connections that shape
who I am. Through painting\, sculpture\, and installation\, I explore how
we form bonds with each other and how these relationships define my sense
of belonging and identity.
My process is experimental and pl
ayful. I work with whatever materials feel right: paint\, metal\, fabric\,
found objects\, family heirlooms\, even worn clothing. These materials ca
rry their own histories\, and I use them to capture something essential ab
out the people I'm depicting. Sometimes I'll paint portraits with bold col
ors and expressive brushstrokes. Other times I'll weld metal sculptures or
create installations that incorporate personal objects that hold memories
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My work investigates how we hold onto our histories and ho
w those histories shape who we are. The personal is political for me\, esp
ecially as a person of color. I feel a responsibility to represent and hon
or people from marginalized communities and to show how our everyday lives
and relationships hold deeper meaning. I believe art can be a catalyst fo
r reflection and social change.
At the same time\, my work i
s closely tied to my spiritual background and serves as a way to venerate
the people in my life\, honoring those connections in the past while nurtu
ring the ones that exist in the present. Much of my recent work reflects o
n grief\, mortality\, and the loss of relationships. I want my art to serv
e as a reminder for us of our inherent connections to each other\, and to
serve as a reflection of my heart\,&rdquo\; said Brooks.