Brooke Alexander

Brooke Alexander is an Instructional Assistant Professor in the Department of Art & Art History at the University of Mississippi, part of the College of Liberal Arts. She teaches studio courses including Two-Dimensional Design, Drawing I-III, Figure Drawing I-II, and Beginning Painting, focusing on life-based painting techniques intertwined with literary inspiration.

• Education:
  • B.A. in Studio Art with minor in English, Athens State University (2015)
  • MFA in Studio Art with concentration in Painting, University of Mississippi (2018)

Her research emphasizes painting from life, utilizing literary themes and memory-driven visual narratives. While her solo and group exhibitions span regional and national venues, her work has been recognized through the prestigious 2024 Mississippi Fellowship from South Arts.

Scientific Awards:

• 2024 Mississippi Fellow for South Arts