Jesse Brooks

Jesse Brooks is a multidisciplinary artist known for their striking use of color, texture, and narrative to explore themes of memory, identity, and transformation. Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, Brooks was influenced early on by the region’s landscapes and multicultural heritage, which continue to inform the atmospheres and subjects of their work. After formal training in fine arts at the Rhode Island School of Design, Brooks developed a dynamic practice that merges painting, installation, and digital media.

Their exhibitions have been featured in galleries across the United States and Europe, garnering attention for their emotive power and nuanced storytelling. Brooks’s work often integrates found objects and personal artifacts, inviting viewers into immersive environments that blur the boundaries between personal history and collective experience. They are passionate about collaborative projects and community engagement, frequently leading workshops and participating in artist residencies that seek to amplify underrepresented voices.

Jesse Brooks currently lives and works in Portland, Oregon, where they continue to push the boundaries of contemporary art through experimentation, advocacy, and a deep commitment to artistic inquiry.