About
Graham Brooks works predominantly in three dimensions and his current practice relates to his background as a product designer. His process involves the assemblage of previously manufactured parts, with pieces growing from a palette of options, rather than to a pre-envisioned design.
The repeating parts or polished surfaces might suggest mass manufacture, but their imperfections show they are handmade and unique. Some pieces combine ‘natural’ materials like lambswool, sitting in contrast to the hard, cast components.
These materials can be viewed as existing in harmony or opposition, as either helpful or destructive, friendly or threatening. These contrasts can also be seen as a metaphor for the tension that is at the heart of humanity’s place in the world, our exploitation of it, and of each other.
He lives and works in Nottingham, U.K.
Recent Exhibitions
| Jul 25 | Tarpey Gallery, Castle Donington | Open 25 |
| Jul 25 | Ilkon Contemporary Arts, Ilkeston | What we make of the Ruins |
| Jun 25 | The Mill Gallery, Leeds | Summer Exhibition |
| Jun 25 | Sculpture Lounge, Holmfirth | Summer Exhibition |
| May 25 | Bath Spa University, Bath | Fringe Arts Bath Festival |
| Feb 25 | Old Parcels Office Artspace, Scarborough | OPO Open |
| Nov 24 | Southwark Park Galleries, London | Annual Open Exhibition |
| Sep 24 | Fronteer Gallery, Sheffield | Abstract - Group Exhibition |
| Sep 24 | Metaspace Gallery, Publication | Contrast |
| Jun 24 | Museum of Making, Derby | Salon Contemporary Arts Summer Exhibition |
| Sep 23 | Beeston, Nottingham | ABC Art Trail |
| Jul 23 | Tarpey Gallery, Castle Donington | Open 23 |
| May 23 | Lady Bay, Nottingham | Lady Bay Arts Trail |
History
When based in London during the 90’s Graham created a series of site-specific luminaires for restaurants, nightclubs, and bars. In the late 90’s he moved into 3D computer graphics, creating animation for video and TV.
This led to a research position at the University of Nottingham creating real-time 3D graphics for virtual reality and ‘serious games’.
As one of the founding members of Mission Room he spent the next decade transforming this research into applications for industry.
b 1965, Barrowford, Lancashire U.K.
Education
- Foundation Course in Art and Design – Preston Polytechnic 84-85
- BA (Hons) in Design for Industry - Newcastle Polytechnic 85-89
- Master of Arts in Industrial Design - Birmingham Polytechnic 89-91