David Brooke’s work is distinctive. Most of his images include highly stylised figures in action. Large hands and feet draw attention to whatever it is they’re doing, and what they’re connecting to beyond themselves. In the background are enchanted waters, forests and skies – the elements of adventure and discovery – which seem to promise, through their intricate decoration, untold riches, pleasures and assistance whenever it should be called upon. But are these deceptive? What really lies beneath, within, or above? What David is aiming for first and foremost is an emotional response from his audience. The story elements are a device to draw people into the work, because it seems familiar, and then keep them there, while eliciting their own stories, their own responses and their own sense of mystery and adventure.