by Robin Brooks | Sep 19, 2021 | Uncategorized
Mary Becker Weiss tells her Foremothers story Stories of the courage, sacrifice, and resilience of women are embedded in so many of our family lineages. When I put out the call for stories, Mary responded with this deeply affecting remembrance of her foremothers....
by Robin Brooks | Sep 12, 2021 | Tai Chi with Robin, Uncategorized
Robin Brooks, Carla’s Magic Garden Under the Sea, Collage with mixed materials, 8 x 10 inches, 2021 Late Summer Greetings and tai chi learning opportunities Greetings! I hope this note finds you feeling well and enjoying these beautiful late summer days. I will...
by Robin Brooks | Sep 8, 2021 | Stories of Our Foremothers, Uncategorized
Sue West shares a visual story of her foremothers Stories of Our Foremothers continues with this story from Sue West. Sue is a wonderful multi-talented artist who recently retired from teaching art at the Maine Coast Semester at Chewonki....
by Robin Brooks | Aug 26, 2021 | Notes from the Studio, Stories of Our Foremothers, Uncategorized
In this post I show how my painting of The Friendship Club takes shape. This painting is part of my Foremothers Project. https://robinbrooksart.com/figure-collage/ My painting of The Friendship Club shows a group of Jewish elders including my Great Aunt Fannie along...
by Robin Brooks | Jul 30, 2021 | Notes from the Studio, Uncategorized
Making collage with tea bags is something I had not done before. But recycling is part of my ethos, and I love the resonance of tea. For me, working with tea bags evoked a sense of shared experience. I recalled the lovely times I’ve had, savoring a warm cup of...
by Robin Brooks | Jun 2, 2021 | Tai Chi with Robin, Uncategorized
Robin Brooks, water lily at Brooklyn Botanical Garden “Healer Within” Tai Chi with Robin will continue on Zoom through the summer months. I am delighted to welcome new and continuing students to the Friday morning practice group. Special Saturday tai chi...
