1. Chicago, IL
United States
Carol Brookes
ARTIST - SCULPTOR
carolsbrookes@yahoo.com
My Website: www.carolbrookes.com
Summary
Carol Brookes’ artwork has been featured in solo and group exhibitions in galleries and cultural centers
throughout the United States, including the Viridian Gallery in New York City, the McLarry Modern
Gallery in Santa Fe, Illinois Central College in East Peoria, the Maryland Federation of Art in
Annapolis, B. J. Spoke Gallery in Huntington, New York, the University of North Iowa in Cedar Falls,
the Women’s Center in Los Angeles, and the Miami Metropolitan Museum and Art Center. In addition,
her mixed-media constructions are in public and corporate collections, including those of the American
Cinema Corporation in Boston, Grayco Paper Company in Miami, the Miami Dade Community College,
and the Waterloo Art Center in Iowa. Brookes received a BFA in painting and drawing from the
University of Miami, an MA in painting from the University of Iowa, and an MFA in multimedia art from
the University of Iowa.
Exhibitions
PUBLIC AND CORPORATE COLLECTIONS
American Cinema Corporation - Boston, MA
Grayco Paper Company - Miami Florida
Miami Dade Community College - Miami, Florida
Waterloo Art Center - Waterloo. IA
RECENT SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2013
Carol Brookes: Recent Works, Akus Gallery
Eastern Connecticut State University, Wilmantic, CT
2012
Carol Brookes - Solo Exhibition
"Pulse" - Mixed Media Wall Constructions
Viridian Artists Gallery
New York, NY
Carol Brookes - New Works
McClarry Modern Gallery
Santa Fe, NM
Carol Brookes : Constructed Worlds
Orland Park Public Library
Orland Park, IL
2011
Carol Brookes - Solo Exhibition “Pulse”
Illinois Central College
East Peoria, IL
RECENT GROUP EXHIBITIONS
Portfolio
PULSE VECTOR
"Pulse Vector" alters the
hemisphere by cutting sections
out of them. This creates new
spacial movements. These works
use hardware and sculpting
techniques to create industrial
looking works that appear to be
machine-made.
Mixed Media: 22” x 74” x 8”
SPOKED
Sculpting epoxy, dowels, copper
angles, hardware, wood, canvas,
acrylic and spray paint
22" x 22" x 8"
SURFACE PULSE
Surface Pulse is all about texture.
This group of twelve pieces are
experimental, an exploration of
surface and materials. It is almost
a free-for-all of ideas. All the
pieces are white on white with
variations only in shade and
finish. The white enhances and
emphasizes the many surface
and patterns details.
Mixed Media, 74" x 100" x 10"
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2. 2013
Eye of the Beholder: The Art of the Found Object
Maryland Federation of Art
Annapolis, MD
Upcycled Art
Green Technology Center
Chicago, IL
Jurors First Place Award
Chicago Artists Interpret Shakespeare: As They Like It
H.F. Johnson Gallery of Art
Carthage College, Kenosha, WI
Women's Works 2013
Northwest Area Arts Council
Old Court House Arts Center, Woodstock, IL
2012
Viridian Artists Holiday Exhibition
Viridian Artists Gallery
New York, NY
Women’s Works 2012
Northwest Area Arts Council
Old Court House Arts Center, Woodstock, IL
2011
Viridian Artists Holiday Exhibition
Viridian Artists Gallery
New York, NY
Hexagon: Six Chicago Artists
Old Town Art Center, Chicago, IL
Eye of the Beholder: The Art of the Found Object
Maryland Federation of Art
Annapolis Maryland
Hexagon: Six Chicago Artists
Noyes Cultural Center, Evanston, Illinois
New Members & Associates
Viridian Artists Gallery, NYC, New York
Hexagon: Six Chicago Artists
Harold Washington Library, Chicago, Illinois
2010
Holiday Exhibition: Members & Friends
Viridian Artists Gallery, NYC, New York
Art from Detritus
Viridian Artists Gallery, NYC, New York
Small Wonders
Maryland Federation of Art, Annapolis, Maryland
Eye of the Beholder: The Art of the Found Object
Maryland Federation of Art, Annapolis, Maryland
PIERCE
Sculpting epoxy, bolt shanks,
nuts, found hardware, spray
paint, acrylic, wood and canvas
22" x 22" x 6"
URCHIN
Sculpting epoxy, cut masonry
nails, washers, spray paint,
acrylic, wood and canvas
22" x 22" x 10"
PEARL SYNERGY was inspired
by shells and their pearl-like
surfaces, contrasting shiny and
metallic surfaces against matte,
porcelain-like surfaces. The piece
continues to explore the
hemisphere and the notion that in
life, something that seems simple
or plain on the outside can
contain beautiful and wondrous
treasures.
Mixed Media, 74" x 74" x 10"
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3. Expo 2010 - International Exhibition
B.J. Spoke Gallery, Huntington, NY
Women’s Works 2010
Northwest Area Arts Council
Old Court House Arts Center, Woodstock, IL
OTHER SELECTED EXHIBITIONS
2007-2009
Feather Loft Studio Exhibition
Feather Lofts, Chicago
Lillstreet Art Center
Juried Members Exhibition
Featured Artist Exhibition
Corporate Art Source, Chicago, IL
1987 - 1988
Textures, Invitational
Norris Cultural Center, St. Charles, IL
Profiles: Works by the Resident
Artists of Paper Press Studios, Chicago, IL
1981 - 1983
Works by Carol Brookes
Hellenic American Union, Athens, Greece
Increments: Environmental Cardboard Structures
Carol Brookes – Solo Exhibition
University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA
Carol Scharff (Brookes): One Woman Exhibition
Wartburg College, Waverly, Iowa
Carol Scharff (Brookes), Recent Works
University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa
1977 - 1978
319 Exhibition - Cedar Rapids Art Center
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Iowa Artists Exhibition - Des Moines Art Center
Des Moines, Iowa
Increments by Carol Brookes
University of Northern Iowa, Gallery of Art
Cedar Falls, Iowa
Contemporary Issues, Works on Paper by Women
National Invitational - Women’s Center
Los Angeles, California
Sioux City Annual - Sioux City Art Center
Sioux City, IA
1973 - 1976
Professional Artist’s of Florida
Loew Museum Invitational, Coral Gables, Florida
PEARL IRIDESCENCE
Sculpting epoxy, pearls, tacks, nails,
washers, acrylic, wood and canvas
22" x 22" x 8"
PULSE PEARL GROUP
These new works explore the
idea that a plain wrapper or
simple forms can hold hidden
treasures. Iridescent structures
are encased in matte white, shell-
like forms and embellished with
pearls and hardware. This group
is a precursor to "Pearl Synergy,"
a group of nine, 22" square
pieces that are currently in
progress.
Mixed Media, 34" x 34" x 6"
PEARL #2
Sculpting epoxy, tacks, nails,
washers, acrylic, wood and
canvas.
15" x 15" x 6"
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4. Broward Community College Faculty Exhibition
Davy, Florida
Drawing and Print Exhibition
Pawley Art Center, North Miami, Florida
Annual Exhibition –
Miami Metropolitan Museum & Art Center, Miami, FL
Women Artist Third Century - Burdines Invitational
Miami, Florida
15th
Annual Hortt Competitive
Fort Lauderdale Museum of the Arts, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Awards and Honors
2013
Jurors First Place Award - Upcycled Art - Green Technology Center, Chicago, IL
1976
Teaching Assistantship in Studio, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA
1973
Graduated Summa cum laude, University of Miami, Miami, FL
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, University of Miami, Miami, FL
PUBLIC APPEARANCES
Artist Talk - Carol Brookes - Akus Gallery, Willimantic, CT, 2013
Artist Talk - Carol Brookes - Viridan Artists Gallery, New York, NY, 2012
Artist Talk - Carol Brookes "Pulse," Illinois Central College, Peoria, IL, 2011
Carol Brookes Studio presentation for Woman Made Gallery, Chicago, IL, 2010
Guest Lecturer, Video Art Panel, Art Institute of Chicago, 1981
Panel Moderator and Coordinator, Video/Performance Conference, University of Northern Iowa,
Cedar Falls. With Laurie Anderson, Jaime Davidovich, and Hans Breder, 1980.
Guest Lecturer, “Factors Series: Linking Painting and Sculpture,” Wartburg College, Waverly Iowa,
1979.
Professional Experience
2007 to Present: Full-time working artist - Chicago, IL
2008 - 2010: Founder & Director - Hexagon: Six Chicago Artists - Chicago, IL
2002 - 2009: Travel in China, Europe, Egypt and Jordan
2000 - 2002: Instructor of Art - Chicago Learning Academy - Chicago, IL
1989 - 1999: Graphic Designer - Chicago, IL
1987 - 1989: Resident Artist at the Paper Press - Multi-media handmade paper
PULSE SYNGERY - SMALL
GROUP
This group of works was inspired
by the larger group " Pulse
Synergy" and has a very
industrial feeling. These
structures are filled with bolts,
zippers, and other hardware.
Mixed Media, 34" x 34" x 6"
CLOSURE
Sculpting epoxy, zippers, tacks,
nails, acrylic, wood and canvas.
15" x 15" x 6"
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5. 1982 - 1984: Collaborator/Illustrator with Dr. Alan C. Brookes on the book "Greek Sculpture of
the Daedalic Style" - Athens, Greece
1976 - 1981: Art Instructor, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA
1975 - 1976: Art Instructor, Barry College - Miami, FL
1975 - 1976: Art Instructor, Broward Community College - Davey, FL
1974 - 1976: Art Instructor, Miami Dade Community College - Miami, FL
Skills
Sculpture, Mixed Media, Contemporary Art, Visual Arts, Painting, Drawing
Education
University of Iowa
Master of Fine Arts, Multi-Media Art
University of Northern Iowa
Master of Arts, Painting and Drawing
University of Miami, Florida
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Painting and Drawing
Academic Committees and Activities
1978-1981
Exhibition Committee
University of Northern Iowa
1979-1980
Curator, Gallery of Art
University of Northern Iowa
1978-1979
Scholarship Committee
University of Northern Iowa
1976-1981
Co-editor
The Visual World
Department of Art
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, Iowa
Special Activities and Studies
2010: Carol Brookes Studio presentation for Woman Made Gallery
2005-2007: Lill Street Art Center Independent Painting
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6. 1998-2004: Lill Street Art Center Ceramics classes
1987: Papermaking Workshop, Paper Press Studios – Chicago, IL
1984: Photography Workshop - U.C. Santa Barbara
1981: Computer Graphics Workshop Editing Center - Chicago, IL
1981: Video Art Panel, Guest Lecturer - Art Institute of Chicago
1980: Alan Kaprow, Event an Exhibition - Faculty co-ordinator & Student Facilitator - University of
Northern Iowa
1980: Video/Performance Conference - Coordinator and Panel Moderator for visiting artists: Laurie
Anderson, Jaime Davidovich, Hans Breder - University of Northern Iowa
1980: Summer Studies in Multimedia Art - Oaxaca, Mexico - University of Iowa
1979: “Factors Series: Linking Painting and Sculpture,” Guest Lecturer - Wartburg College - Waverly,
Iowa
Organizations
2013 to Present: AIA Professional Affiliate, Chicago Chapter
2008 to Present: Chicago Artists Coalition, Member
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