Enjoy the work of Deborah Brooks during September and October at the Langdon Divers Gallery.
Explore the vibrant, lush world of Deborah Brooks through her exhibit in the Langdon Divers Community Gallery.
Through her work, Brooks will consider both the natural world and the impact of climate change on it via “In the Thick of It” from Thursday, Sept. 5 to Tuesday, Nov. 5.
Brooks draws inspiration from the natural world and human experience, reflecting on her formative years along the Southern California coast. Her travels to places like Australia and Morocco fuel her quest to explore the shapes and colors of large leafy plants.
Using oil paint, she captures fleeting moments of light on leaves, embodying themes of impermanence and change. Through curiosity and experimentation, she begins with an intention but lets the paint guide her as she builds layers of color and mark.
While her paintings appear naturalistic, they employ techniques from abstract art. Her careful observation and understanding of color and design inform her work, aiming to elevate botanical references and invite viewers to engage with the underlying narratives.
The series “In the Thick of It” examines the changing natural world and its impact, influenced by climate change.
The Langdon Divers Community Gallery is open seven days a week, whenever the Fond du Lac Public Library is open at 32 Sheboygan St. The gallery may be found off the atrium at the south entrance to the Main Library.
For updates on Langdon Divers Community Gallery, follow the gallery on Facebook at www.facebook.com/langdondivers. Volunteer curator Mel Kolstad may be contacted at mel@kolstad.net.
