Common People

Opening Reception    May 27th, 2023    4pm-6pm

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Show runs from -
May 27th, 2023 - July 29th, 2023
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​Artist - Scott G. Brooks

Statement

As an artist, I draw inspiration from the world around me. Growing up, I began with cartoons of my family, pets, and neighbors. Later, I drew what I saw on television and in movies, capturing the magic of Bewitched and other shows. Today, my art reflects the people and experiences that fill my life - from bears and otters to witches and fairies, pagans, atheists, and Christians. I draw those who interest me, from neighbors to drinking buddies, celebrating the extraordinary in the everyday.

Living in a world where non-conformity is often shamed, I find refuge in the arts. They offer a space for individuality and creativity to thrive, and I embrace that fully. My art is not about sales or pleasing critics - it's about self-expression and exploration. It's fun and light-hearted, with touches of humor that some appreciate and others may not. Regardless, I make art because it brings me joy and keeps me occupied.

My hope is that my art will serve as a visual record of my life and experiences, allowing future generations to connect with and understand what it was like to live in the time that I did. From politics and social issues to struggles for LGBTQ rights, my art tells a story of the fights and joys that shaped my world. And while negativity and criticism are things I've grown accustomed to as a gay man, I remain committed to sharing my art with those who can appreciate it - just as I connect with painters who lived hundreds of years ago.

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Biography

Scott G. Brooks (b. 1960 - Flint, MI) is a figurative artist living and working in Baltimore, Maryland. He has been an active painter since the age of 17 when he was hired to paint murals and kept that momentum since. Scott received a BFA from the University of Michigan (83') and moved to Washington DC in 1990 where he lived for before moving to Baltimore in 2016. His art borders on the surreal and ranges from portraiture to complex narratives. Scott incorporates historical and religious imagery with current social, psychological, and political issues, then infuses them with a dark sense of humor. Scott has created artwork for an extensive list of clients, including The Washington Post, Metro Weekly, The U.S. Forest Service, the U.S. Navy, as well as providing illustrations for children's publications. Scott has exhibited his work internationally, including: beinArt Gallery, Australia; Last Rites Gallery, NYC; Mondo Bizarro Gallery, Rome; and CoproGallery, Los Angeles. The exhibit at Gallery Blue Door is his first solo show since 2015.

Website - www.scottgbrooks.com
​Blog - https://www.scottgbrooks.com/scott-g-brooks-blog/
Instagram - ​http://instagram.com/scottgbrooksart
​Facebook - ​http://www.facebook.com/pages/Scott-G-Brooks/374098574084
Twitter - ​https://twitter.com/scottgbrooks