Beth Gibbeson
Artist Statement
My paintings aim to express emotions from my present and past experiences in a tangible, physical manner that bypasses verbal communication. Through years of practice, I have developed a glossary of shapes that represent the intersection of this dialogue.
Lately, I have been drawn to the spectacle and drama of sixteenth century Baroque painting. I have delved into chiaroscuro and jewel like colours that fold repetitively over themselves and reach into the co-extensive space of the viewer.
I painstakingly build up layers of oil paint and use my brush with rhythmic force, so that the surface of the paint builds depth and the folds created interact with each other as though the paint has a life of its own.
This is an influence of the present evolving within the realms of the re-emergence of the past and a continued discovery of how past and present blend into each together. It is the result of physical force that reveals itself through my painting process in the building of an illusionist space that I aspire to absorb the viewer into.
Bio
Beth Gibbeson currently lives and works in Melbourne Victoria. She has completed her Bachelor/Honours Degree in Fine Arts Painting at RMIT University, Melbourne.
Beth grew up in Sale, Gippsland as a child and lived in Egypt Cairo as a teenager.
Later in her life, she lived in Castlemaine after finishing her university studies, bringing up her family of four children.
Her memory of living in these diverse landscapes is a huge influence on her work.
Currently, Beth lives paints in her home studio in Frankston South looking out over the beautiful garden she has created over the years.
Beth has been exhibiting regularly in Solo and Group exhibitions since returning to her practise after having her family since 2014.
Past Exhibitions
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