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 | Oct 2, 2020 | Notes from the Studio, Uncategorized
Of Time and Treasure is on view at Curtis Memorial Library’s virtual gallery. It is accessible through their website. The work is from the past two decades. You may view the virtual gallery...
by Robin Brooks | Jan 12, 2020 | Notes from the Studio, Uncategorized
People Plus Center on Union Street in Brunswick is hosting Winter Work, an exhibit of fifteen landscape-inspired artworks through February, 2020 at the Center. I’m delighted to offer this sampling of works inspired by my explorations in the midcoast area, from...
by Robin Brooks | Jan 12, 2019 | An Art Teacher's Journal, Notes from the Studio, Uncategorized
Dear Art Friends, I am participating in “Making Meaning,” a group show that is installed in the gallery at the Merrill Memorial Library in Yarmouth through March 2nd. Tomorrow, Sunday, from 2 to 4 pm, we will be having a reception and you are invited.* For...
by Robin Brooks | Jan 4, 2019 | Notes from the Studio
Robin Brooks: On Making a Painted Paper Collage Market Day collage in process. Here is the finished collage. My collage work is arranged and composed before I use a drop of glue. I often begin with a walk in nature. Using my camera, I take some snapshots. Sometimes I...
by Robin Brooks | Sep 9, 2018 | An Art Teacher's Journal, Notes from the Studio, Uncategorized
I had the pleasure of attending a panel discussion at Bates College Olin Arts Center in conjunction with the Dahlov Ipcar exhibit on Friday, September 6th. There I heard a trio of women present their perspectives on the notion of teaching inspired by modern art. Sara...