USA fine artist Rob Brooks is a leading edge contemporary American painter who brings Social Realism back to the forefront. Born in Springfield, Massachusetts, 1962, Rob has been a full time professional artist for 22 years. Educated at the Institute of Art in Boston, Rob currently lives in Rhode Island. In his well-orchestrated paintings are statements about voyeurism, sexism and the state of our materialistic, increasingly isolated culture.
The sometimes stark, always compelling nature of Rob Brooks’ work has been described by the Cape Cod Times as “fun-pop art with a hint of surrealism”, and “hard-edged impressionism.” His Contemporary, Photo Realistic artworks spring from a rich color pallet and strong lines to create unique and compelling perspectives.
Mr. Brooks follows in the tradition of the Northampton Realists, but with a unique style that is all his own. His work could be called Modern Americana and it focuses on urban scenes, seascapes, American contemporary icons and, in his words, "kitsch." His use of vivid color, and deliberate brush strokes, yields realistic yet thought-provoking images of the modern world, with a hint of the surreal.
“Rob Brooks, who is viewed as one of the most interesting artists on the Cape, is on the edge of his future. His art, which is large, confident, and enthusiastic, is also meditative. Brooks’ work suggests the influence of impressionism, realism and surrealism combined with his own sense of composition and balance, as well as daring color and a deliberate brush stroke, to create a unique, compelling style.” Cape
Cod Life Magazine
To enquire about purchasing a painting, contact Rob or one of the art galleries below. For image licensing, contact the artist directly (click Contact Info, top right of this page). Enjoy!!!
Represented by:
The Munson Gallery, Chatham, Massachusetts
www.munsongallery.net
R. Michelson Galleries, Northampton and Amherst, Massachusetts
www.rmichelson.com
The Cove Gallery, Wellfleet, Massachusetts
www.covegallery.com
