440 Gallery Presents: Sweet Home by Karen Gibbons April 8, 2010

Sweet Home
Karen Gibbons
April 8 – May 16, 2010
Opening reception April 8, 6 – 9 pm

Brooklyn artist Karen Gibbons presents “Sweet Home”, her second solo exhibition at the 440 Gallery from April 8 through May 16, 2010. The work includes painting, sculpture, drawing and assemblage of mixed and varied media creating powerful physical and emotional surfaces. Sizes range from small drawings, mono-prints and wall sculptures to larger freestanding sculptures.

The work in this show is colorful, organic and seductive. “Split Second” is a free standing sculpture where three thin narrow strips of azure blue come together to support a green sphere. The piece is simultaneously delicate and stable. The color is bold, and the textural treatment of this piece makes it feel like a painting come to life. “Gowanus Time # 2” mixes oil, collage and chalk on fabric-covered wood. The result is a textured painting where lines are heavy and areas of color seem to float. The square format and rough-hewn feel of this piece reinforce a muscular quality where quirky composition contrasts sharply with a bold palate. Blue, ochre and warm peach tones depict an intriguing, dream-like landscape. Gibbons states, “This work explores passions and demons. My method is to play with these relationships, finding a way to be unafraid of insecurity.”

A long time Brooklyn resident, the artist’s neighborhood is inspiration for an exploration of “home” in its many guises. Gibbons takes a creative approach to life and her many endeavors. She holds masters’ degrees in both painting and art therapy. She is a registered yoga instructor and a parent of three. She uses this show to gather the unruly elements of life under one roof and the result is rich with layering and allusion. See more work by Karen Gibbons at www.karengibbonsart.com.

Please join us for an opening reception with the artist on Thursday, April 8th from 6 to 9 pm.

Official Website: http://440gallery.com