Ellen Brook

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"Are you a poet?", he asked.
"If the layering of color, brushstrokes, textures and sensuality is my language, then yes I am," my subconscious replied. Whether 'wearable' or 'wallable' - I seek to bring the ancient art of silk painting into our contemporary experience. The effect of visual poetry on the emotional and design-scape can be dramatic.

I create my own visual currency via color, markings and geometric shapes. According to many ancient spiritual teachings as well as modern science, colors are essentially frequencies that can impact emotion and states of being. In the Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi, asymmetry and “imperfection” are viewed as beauty. My creative approach draws on these world views, allowing colors, organic shapes and lines to emerge naturally, mapping the movement between our inner and outer landscapes.

My artwork also meets fashion in my original designs. What we wear can be one of the most vital art forms of daily soulful expression. Clothes can convey our creative spirit, and allow us to shine our light in a way that reflects our mood, enhances our groove or declares our philosophy of living.

After a lifetime love of style, I began exploring painting in the mid-2000’s as a way to infuse my creativity into this daily adventure. Passionate about color, fabrics, and clothing as a means of self-expression, I create my own fabric designs by playfully exploring color combinations, textural qualities and movement.

I admire the women on the streets of Paris and Milan who transform a simple outfit with a single stroke of fabric, dramatic color or unexpected design. And I also love the painterly light, natural forms and lifestyle of the West Coast.