Wave of Uncertainty (2024) Painting by Zulma Brooks

Born and raised in Harlem, NYC, I was exposed to art as a toddler and loved drawing and imagining. I didn't have many opportunities to cultivate my talent as a child in regular public school as there were no programs available. My parents were too busy working  to really recognize my talent for art. NYC is home to countless museums and galleries, and I went to as many as I could, gathering information and learning about art in general.  By 1995, after attending and dropping out of two art schools, I tried to get serious about my art. I created 32 pieces and buried them in the back of the closet out of frustration, depression, lack of networking, and discouragement overall. I worked as a barista on Wall St. for 2 years, produced a solo show in 2004, sold 2 pieces, and continued to struggle until I moved to North Carolina in 2007. Now, 17 years later, in 2024, and decades older, I am currently working to promote and sell my work online exclusively, as there are no galleries or strong art communities close to where I live. My style is vibrant and energetic; I paint most abstract and some surrealism, but I'm working on expressionistic portraits and experimenting with mixed media to expand my range of styles. I love African and Latino cultural art the most, as it is part of my heritage. I'm still waiting for my big break to have my work seen, sold, collected, and appreciated. 

• Nationality: UNITED STATES
• Date of birth : 1970
• Artistic domains: Works by professional artists,
• Groups: Professional Artist Contemporary American Artists