Lauren Petrick Brooks American, b. 1986

Artist statement:

I make close-up representational work about personal connection through particular, devoted attention to detail. I need deep, personal relationships — to self, others, place, and work. My studio is a place to explore the intricate dynamics of these relationships. I paint, draw, and research intimacy as a way to see and understand. I visually process my internal experiences in order to share these emotions with the viewer. I aim for my art to transcend the small space in which I create it, hoping others feel a connection to the details that bind us to shared human experiences.

Biography:

Lauren Petrick Brooks is an artist whose work explores the concept of intimacy and how intimacy comes to be. Her paintings and drawings are investigations, appreciations, and conversations that extend a hand to the viewer to feel the complexities of companionship and relationship. She holds an MFA in Painting from Cranbrook Academy of Art as well as a BFA in Studio Art from the University of Texas at Austin. Her work is in personal and private collections and has been shown in institutions and exhibitions throughout the US.