Root Bradford
I'm a Texas-based abstract ink artist who creates detailed, monochromatic drawings that visualize inner emotional landscapes. Influenced by my experiences with neurodiversity, I explore how ideas form, how anxiety shapes our interactions, and how discarded fragments can be reassembled into something meaningful. My work invites others into that process—offering connection through complexity and a quiet reflection on what it means to be seen.
Sphere of Restrained Implosion [18x24] - A part of my "sphere" series, this ink drawing re-frames a destructive force as an aesthetic moment frozen in time.
Only the Night [18x24] - This collage re-purposed a gestural drawing to capture the memory of a quiet moment after dark.
Daily Moticos [18x24] - This drawing was produced over the course of a year and channeled a variety of micro-gestures into a tightly composed piece that serves as both a meditative exercise and a reflection on the evolution of language.
My work is an attempt to connect. It is a visual meditation on the tension between the desire to be seen and the fear that visibility brings. By transforming inner chaos into ordered, expressive forms, I seek not only to exorcize the creative energy that has long remained locked inside, but also to offer others a glimpse into the rich and complicated inner lives we often hide.