16" x 20" Mixed Media on Cradled Panel. Dare we disrupt the inner narratives and grooves that play out over and over again? Layers of acrylic, graphite, wall paper, rice paper and more come together in this exploration of the patterns that drive our expressions and lives. The piece is highly textured. $550
A Great Place to Be From
Ellen Brook2024-07-18T11:47:57-07:00The child in us rules! A whimsical and vibrant mixed media that emerged from letting go to riotous color, intuitive marks, and bold gestures. And well, fun. P.S. If you're from Ohio, ask me about the title. Acrylic, printed paper, graphite and more. Mixed Media 18" x 24" $725
Threads of Connection #21
Ellen Brook2024-05-28T09:42:00-07:00I never met my grandfather, but he was a tailor and I am the only one of later generations to work with my hands and fabrics. By placing his letters written as a young soldier during WW1 “in conversation” with my fabrics (fabric remnants, threads or fabrics/materials I've found or used) on this intimate scale, I hope to capture something about the connection of hands, hearts and DNA. We all are in conversation with our past and have lineage stories that run through our lives, whether we are actively conscious of it or not. Creating this has also generated the question of whether this is a way to “heal backwards in time?” Mixed media 10" x 10" $295
Threads of Connection #20
Ellen Brook2024-06-12T15:18:29-07:00I never met my grandfather, but he was a tailor and I am the only one of later generations to work with my hands and fabrics. By placing his letters written as a young soldier during WW1 “in conversation” with my fabrics (fabric remnants, threads or fabrics/materials I've found or used) on this intimate scale, I hope to capture something about the connection of hands, hearts and DNA. Like a "hand lineage". We all are in conversation with our past and have lineage stories that run through our lives, whether we are actively conscious of it or not. So creating this series has generated the question of whether this is a way to “heal backwards in time?” Mixed media 10" x 10" $295
Threads of Connection #19
Ellen Brook2024-07-25T10:15:01-07:00I never met my grandfather, but he was a tailor and I am the only one of later generations to work with my hands and fabrics. By placing his letters written as a young soldier during WW1 “in conversation” with my fabrics (fabric remnants, threads or fabrics/materials I've found or used) on this intimate scale, I hope to capture something about the connection of hands, hearts and DNA. We all are in conversation with our past and have lineage stories that run through our lives, whether we are actively conscious of it or not. Creating this has also generated the question of whether this is a way to “heal backwards in time?” Mixed media 11" x 11" framed (can remove frame - $295) $350
Effervescent
Ellen Brook2024-03-14T14:15:54-07:006" x 6" / 1.5" deep wood panel Part of the mini Message in a Bottle series - a small painting with a mighty presence. It can stand alone or live together in harmony with one, two, 6 or more!
Chillaxing
Ellen Brook2024-03-14T14:14:47-07:006" x 6" / 1.5" deep wood panel Part of the mini Message in a Bottle series - a small painting with a mighty presence. It can stand alone or live together in harmony with one, two, 6 or more!
There is Only Now [SOLD]
Ellen Brook2024-07-24T18:32:24-07:00A multi-layered exploration of how the past informs our choices in the future. Mixed Media on Wood Panel 30" x 40" $1800
Activate
Ellen Brook2024-02-29T10:44:52-08:006" x 6" / 1.5" deep wood panel Part of the mini Message in a Bottle series - a small painting with a mighty presence. It can stand alone or live together in harmony with one, two, 6 or more!
There’s No Such Thing as Time
Ellen Brook2024-06-13T10:04:34-07:00A multi-layered exploration of how the past informs our choices in the future. Mixed Media on Wood Panel 30" x 40" $1800