Jessi Brooks – Artist Spotlight

Who are you and what do you do? 

I’m Jessi Brooks and I create whimsical and joyful metal art for home and garden using recycled materials.

Why do you do what you do?

I love bringing my ideas to life & watching the wonderful effect it has on people.

What themes do you pursue?

Love of music, animals, nature, whimsy, bright & colorful full of life.

Describe a real life situation that inspired you.

After watching a metal artist Netflix series, I was inspired to step out of my comfort zone and create a piece that ended up having the most wonderful effect on people, especially a mother who sadly had lost her daughter. When the grieving mother saw this piece that I had displayed at an art show, she broke down in tears. She said that the piece made her feel like her daughter was right there with us and we ended up both crying & became friends. Serendipitously 15 minutes after this beautiful interaction, another mother attending the art show with her daughter saw this exact piece and ended up purchasing the piece for her daughter.  Six months passed and the grieving mother and the mother and daughter who purchased the art piece all showed up at my booth at another show.  I was able to introduce them to each other and it was remarkable to learn that they shared many things in common.  This single art piece was the catalyst of all these women coming together for an emotional bonding experience!  THIS is the magical power of art!

What jobs have you done other than being an artist?

I studied massage therapy, managed restaurants and owned a cleaning service.

What are your hobbies?

I love to be outdoors hiking, skiing, yoga, beach time, traveling, music festivals, playing with my pups, swimming, surfing, hanging with friends, good conversation, laughs & libations.