Adrian Landon Brooks
Mystical iconography has long been a driving force in my work.
Wormholes, starscapes, and portals serve as monuments to
something greater than myself. Through the process of making
the work, I share my vision of a higher power and purpose.
The scenes depicted in this selection show the transition
between two different realities though cosmic structures, hands
in worship, and blank wooden backgrounds. The high contrast
between the bare wood and painted imagery creates a surreal
environment detached from our current time and place. The
slumped-over bodies convey an awkward sense of discomfort and
yearning. They are suspended in acts of giving and receiving. The
scenes show a before-and-after story not completely revealed to
the viewer.
My primary intention is to show universal themes of love, loss, and redemption—subjects that transcend race or creed; worlds too far away to resemble any one place; and sacred rituals that could be part of any culture.