Deborah Brooks

As a painter, Deborah Brooks finds inspiration in the natural world and the human experience, particularly recalling her formative years on the Southern California coast and her quest to see large leafy plants when she travels. Visiting botanic gardens in Australia, Morocco, Ireland, Scotland, England, France and more have impacted Deborah and she shows explores this in her work. She strives to capture fleeting moments of light on leaves, reflecting themes of impermanence and change. She seeks to elevate botanical references, inviting viewers to connect with the implied narratives, as she navigates the changing natural world influenced by climate change.