Beginning January 3, 2023, the Channel Islands Maritime Museum (CIMM) will present its latest exhibition, Neil Brooks & The California Seascape, in its Brenda and Gary Farr Gallery.

As a self-taught artist, Brooks captures the cultural ritual of the California beach day using a striking variety of mediums. Charcoal, watercolor, oil, and collage blend together in loose brushwork and rich color, inspired heavily by the Masters of the 20th century like Vincent Van Gogh and Paul Cezanne. These works of fluctuating movement reflect the distinctive light and emotion of atmosphere in Southern California, delivering a contemporary and regional take on iconic, historic styles.

Neil Brooks & The California Seascape will run through March 24, 2023. Entrance to the exhibition is included in the price of admission to CIMM.