Scott

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The Elaborately Detailed and Surreal Artwork of Scott G. Brooks

Scott G Brooks is an especially versatile artist and illustrator.  While creating illustrative works for a large number of high-profile clients, his fine-art paintings are particularly impressive.  Brooks’ scenes are often elaborate, filled with detail and unnervingly surreal.  However there is also a subtler characteristic to his style which creates an unsettling effect.  A slightly stylized way of depicting people – their large heads, distance between their eyes – adds an additional level of peculiarity to his compositions.  The over all effect is a painting with a strange and detailed story to tell.

“Healthy Competition” New for the latest Last Rites Gallery group exhibit.

Opening reception: Saturday, March 8th 7 – 11pm

New York, NY (March 8th, 2014) – Last Rites Gallery presents “Last Rites”, a group exhibition bringing 40 artists together as they explore the theme of “last rites” and share their interpretation of this aging ritual.

The concept of “last rites” dates back centuries in Catholicism and continues to be practiced on those nearest death. The practice of leaving those approaching death with these parting words in theory provides the beginning of a journey in the human passing from one world to another. The concept has been included in the work of notable artists throughout history, including the French Baroque artist Nicolas Poussin. In 1991, the term was chosen by Paul Booth to launch his business and brand. The name “Last Rites” began with Booth’s tattoo studio and years later, extended to encompass his gallery as well. The macabre connotation of this term fit not only the dark nature of the artwork that both Booth and his gallery are known for, but for the rites of passage one experiences with the associated imagery.

As Last Rites takes it to the next level with a new storefront location, owner Paul Booth and Director Erica Berkowitz thought nothing would be more fitting than to have a group show beckoning the universal term that also serves to name the gallery. The opening reception on March 8th will officially mark the opening celebration of Last Rites Gallery and Tattoo Studio’s new location. The party will commence at 7pm as Last Rites Gallery opens the doors to a fantastic line up of 40 artists and all three levels of its new space.

Artists include:
William Basso, Dilek Baykara, Murielle Belin, Matthew Bone, Scott G Brooks, Matt Buck, Santiago Caruso, Colin Christian, Luke Chueh, Christopher Conte, Rory Coyne, Crajes, Yoko d’Holbachie, Matt Dangler, Brian Despain, Leslie Ditto, Gérard Di-Maccio, Naoto Hattori, Chris Haas, Fred Harper, Fay Helfer, Luke Kopycinksi, Craig LaRotonda, Kari-Lise, Michael Mararian, Angie Mason, Marco Mazzoni, menton3, Billy Norrby, Richard J Oliver, Shane Pierce, Xiao Qing Ding, Allison Sommers, Beau Stanton, David Stoupakis, Heiidi Taillefer, Brian Viveros, Adam Wallacavage, Eric Wilkerson, Jasmine Worth, Vincent Xeus, Hannah Faith Yata, Kate Zambrano, Chet Zar

Coming soon…

Stop by either day between 12pm and 5pm and see artwork from the last few years as well as where I work. There are a wide range of paintings available. Email me with any questions or if you’d like to schedule another visit. You can also visit any of the 20 or so other Mid City Artists studios that will also be open in the neighborhood. Visit midcityartists.com to download a map and to check out the artists’ work.

The new District Flea is right next door and open from 10 – 5 on Saturday. More info on their website at www.districtflea.com. Other artists studios are located throughout the bustling 14th & U Street corridor and designated Arts District.

Be sure to check out Mid City Artists on Facebook or Twitter for their latest info.

Here’s a few more pieces from my commercial site. Big thanks to Mike for help with the design and getting it together. http://www.sgbrooks.com

Of course, I’m still painting away and will be in 2 shows this fall: The 13th Hour at Last Rites Gallery and beinArt Collective group exhibition at Copro Gallery, Santa Monica, CA. I’m also working on a solo show for next year. More info soon. In addition to painting and providing work to galleries, I’ve always worked as an illustrator and created art for a wide range of clients, but primarily children’s publishers. The last year I’ve shifted gears and embraced my inner nerd and sci-fi geek, and my updated website and portfolio represents this. Here are a few pieces. Check out my site for more.