by Robin Brooks | Mar 25, 2021 | Notes from the Studio, Uncategorized
“Hope” is the thing with feathers – (314) by Emily Dickinson “Hope” is the thing with feathers- that perches in the soul- and sings the tune without the words- and never stops- at all- … (to read the entire poem, click on the...
by Robin Brooks | Feb 2, 2021 | Tai Chi with Robin, Uncategorized
Greetings, Qi Friends! I enjoy learning about celebrations around the world and, in particular, those that might inform our tai chi practice. Chinese New Year begins on February 11. 2021. It will be the Year of the Ox. “Oxen are the hardworking animals in the...
by Robin Brooks | Jan 21, 2021 | Notes from the Studio, Uncategorized
I have been working on a series of collages called “Foremothers.” I am speaking of both my biological ancestors and other women, artists and change-makers whose lives have informed my own journey. I tell each story in bits and pieces. Each collage is like...
by Robin Brooks | Nov 22, 2020 | Uncategorized
Tree Song for My Country, mixed media collage, 24 x 24 inches Collage allows for multiple realities to exist in one piece. Through cutting and arranging the various elements, each composition comes to life. Movement is implied through placement and juxtaposition of...
by Robin Brooks | Oct 30, 2020 | Uncategorized
dried sunflower stalks on a foggy October morning in our Topsham garden Lately, I’ve been thinking about my relationship to our cat Toshi. Toshi came to us three years ago at this time of the year. She was a tiny ten-week-old ball of fluff. Ever since she was a...
