BIO

ARTIST PROFILE

British artist Talya Brookman has dedicated herself to artistic practice throughout her life. Raised in a large nomadic family that relocated between London, Sydney, and Los Angeles, she encountered art as a vital means of exploration and stability. After studying Fine Art at the Pratt Institute in New York, Brookman settled in Sydney in 2009, where she has since developed a focused and distinctive artistic voice.

Brookman delves into the intricate dynamics of colour and form through abstract landscapes, internal views and aerial perspectives that echo nature’s fractal patterns. The recurring motifs found in leaves, rivers, veins, roots, and even the structures of our cells serve as poignant reminders of our place within a vast, interconnected ecosystem. Brookman’s work evokes recognition and introspection, celebrating the delicate balance between chaos and order inherent in existence.

Specializing in large-scale oil, acrylic, and ink on canvas, Brookman’s creative process begins with a fluid application of colour that is meticulously refined into striking, cohesive forms. Her paintings resonate with fractal patterns that transcend disparate ecosystems, reflecting her commitment to exploring the natural order.

Exhibitions

2024 Maps of Matter (Solo Exhibition), Frances Keevil, Sydney
2024 Life In Colour, Tyger Gallery, Yass
2024 Affordable Art Fair, Melbourne
2024 Affordable Art Fair, Sydney
2024 The Other Art Fair, Sydney
2019 The Other Art Fair, Sydney
2011-2013 Balmain Arts and Crafts Show, Sydney
2011-2024 Chase Gallery, Sydney
2010 MCM House Art Show, Sydney
2010 Chase Gallery, Sydney
2006-2009 Broad Gallery, London
2003 I am Medieval Dream Circus, Los Angeles, CA
2003 Space Car Burning Man, Black Rock City, NV
2000 Pratt Underground, Brooklyn, NY