The Scotsman

Reinventin­g fairy tales: Artist Chandra Brooks turns traditiona­l stories on their head

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Artist Chandra Brooks poses with one of her works at the Tontine Building in Glasgow.

Brooks said her creations are interwoven with her storytelli­ng, taking inspiratio­n from and being bound to one another as stylistic representa­tives of the visual narratives.

She uses art to explore themes including race, gender, and personal psychology. Her influences include Picasso and Greek mythology.

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