Educated at the Art Institute of Boston, fine artist Rob Brooks is a contemporary American painter who brings Social Realism back to the forefront. Born in Springfield, Massachusetts in 1962, Rob has been a full time professional artist for 23 years.
In Rob Brooks' well-orchestrated paintings are statements about voyeurism, sexism and the state of our materialistic, increasingly isolated culture. The sometimes stark, always compelling nature of his work has been described by the Cape Cod Times as “fun-pop art with a hint of surrealism”, and “hard-edged impressionism.” His contemporary, realistic artworks spring from a rich color pallet and strong lines to create unique and compelling perspectives.
Mr. Brooks follows in the tradition of the Northampton Realists, but with a unique style that is all his own. His work could be called Modern Americana and it focuses on urban scenes, seascapes, American contemporary icons and, in his words, "kitsch." His use of vivid color, and deliberate brush strokes, yields realistic yet thought-provoking images of the modern world, with a hint of the surreal.

The South Street Gallery hosted Rob's three week exhibit which opened on October 5, 2007. Click 'here' to view the show.

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"Breakwater"
oil, 9"x12"

"Cohasset Dinghies"
oil, 9"x12"

"Scituate Light"
oil, 11"x14"

"Hay Rolls"
oil, 18"x24"

"Sailboat on Mooring"
oil, 8"x10"

"Thanksgiving"
oil, 20"x32"

"Late Afternoon"
oil, 8"x10"

"Mild Day"
oil, 8"x10"