Ken Brooks

Rev. Kenneth Corbin Brooks, Ph.D. is a retired minister and accomplished contemporary American artist whose work is described as postmodern expressionism. He is also a social activist with interests in political, economic, religious, and humanitarian issues. Besides the display of his work in the Vatican, his other most significant contribution is using his artistic talents to raise awareness about the welfare of children, address the issue of addiction, and to draw attention to political concerns. Examples of his humanitarian illustrations include the "Save the Children" project, a large oil painting for a Twelve Step Recovery House and political cartoons in the Republican Evening News. As a member or chair of political and social committees he has helped change laws or social policies in the State of New York. His literary works have been translated into several languages.

Artist-A Quick Overview

Library Reference Listing:
"American Contemporary Artists"
Post Modern Expressionist, Katz Publishing New York, New York, 1989

Most Prestigious Collection:
The Vatican, Rome, Italy

Other Museums:
Childrens Museum, The Metal Museum

Competition Winner:
Soho International, New York City, New York

Prior Gallery Affiliations:
Monserrat, New York, New York
London Art Group, London, UK

Current Gallery:
The Elizabeth Collection, Rochester, NY

Favorable Comment:
"The New York Art Review"

Social Activist

• Vice-Chair, Local Committee to elect the President, E.St. Louis, Illinois
  
• Board Member, Salvation Army, Canandaigua
  
• Political Cartoonist, Republican Evening News
  
• Co-Founder, Steuben County, N.Y.S. Tax Watchdog Committee
  
• Worked with State Representative, David Koon, consolidating support for segments of the NYS
  
• Family leave Act and the HIV, Aids Notification Act, using California Law as pattern.
  
• Illustrations for "Save the Children" Project
  
• Juror for NYS NAACP youth Art Competition
  
• One of the Three to establish the first Rochester central office for addicts 12 Step Program
  
• Open Studio for Area High School Classes, discussing the historical role of the Artist regarding Cultural Commentary and Satire.
  Lectures in Art for Batavia Community College and University of Rochester
• Memorial Art Gallery Events
  Large Spiritual Oil Painting for a 12 Step Recovery House in the main speaker's area.
  
• Local General Service Representative for Area 12 Step Organization
  
• District Committeeman for above
  
• Assistant Secretary, above
  
• Deacon, Bath Baptist Church satellite church
  
• Sunday School Superintendent, Bath Baptist Church satellite church