Recent Exhibitions
Pushing the Medium:
Glass, Paper, and Fabric Group Exhibition including works by Eileen Jager, Elizabeth Mador, & Allegra Brelsford May 6 - June 26, 2021 The Catherine Fosnot Art Gallery and Center New London, Connecticut, 06320 |
Weightless
Solo Exhibition of paper sculpture and paintings August 12 - October 9, 2021 The Velvet Mill, South Corridor, Studio #5 22 Bayview Avenue Stonington, Connecticut 06378 |
New Work Group Exhibition
Group Exhibition of new work by the Artists of the Velvet Mill September 24th, 2021 - January 9, 2022 The Velvet Mill, Upper Gallery 22 Bayview Avenue Stonington, Connecticut 06378 |
Chiaroscuro: The Art of Light and Dark
8th Annual Juried Exhibition October 16 - November 7 On View Now Loft Artists Association, South Corridor, Studio #5 575 Pacific Street Stamford, Connecticut 06902 |
The concept of Chiaroscuro has been evident throughout art history since the 5th C. in Greece, with more extensive use resuming in the 15th C. to today. The use of light (chiaro) and shadow (scuro) assists in creating three dimensionality and drama to two-dimensional works of art. Contemporary use of this technique is found in drawing, painting, mixed media, printmaking and photographic works. The use of a single light source assists in creating this effect.
The juror for the exhibit is Nancy McTague-Stock. |
Redesigning function to define visual understanding |
Decay/ 2010
This body of work was completed in 2010 at The University of Georgia for my BFA Thesis Exhibition.
Titled, Decay, the series highlighted technical skills and materials, to visualize time, loss, and nature. What keeps my wheels turning... While working at Parsons School of Design, I began working with mycelium in plaster moulds, natural dyes, and researching alternative materials that I might want to use in my work. "Synthetic biology is a field of science that involves redesigning organisms for useful purposes by engineering them to have new abilities." I am fascinated by this subject and am focused on creating physical forms using organic materials in order to redesign forms and functions. |
I call it Synthetic Bioartistry. Using organic materials to redesign form and function." |
AboutBess Gaby was raised and educated in Athens, Georgia. After she received her BFA in Printmaking and Book Arts from The University of Georgia, she worked in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and New York. She spent the first 5 years after college as a project manager for interior designers and architects – immersed in beautiful product design and fabrication using healthy materials.
This foundation in form and function through process has made her a strong designer, developer, and producer. While working at Parsons School of Design / The New School in Manhattan, she managed studios in printmaking, ceramics, and textiles to develop teaching skills, access groundbreaking technology and tools, and explore new ways of making. Her experience has made work accessible in product development, packaging, large-scale fabrications, production, and content writing. She has since used her knowledge of these industries to work with local agencies and non-profits in Southeastern Connecticut. By sharing her experience, she aims to build community partnerships and strengthen local creative organizations. In 2020, Bess was awarded $10K to produce a virtual lecture series called CREATIVE COOPERATIVE CITY based on the Future of Work. In addition, another $10K was required to support the series, and thus funded by corporate partners working in mathematics, engineering, and community development. This work was significant in New London County and she continues this work now in Westerly, RI. |
CV
The New School ll Parsons School of Design / 2016-2018
Studio Technician for The Making Center in Printmaking, Ceramics & Textiles Supersmith Studio / 2015-2016
Studio Keyholder Lamar Dodd School of Art ll The University of Georgia / 2005-2010
B.F.A. Printmaking & Book Arts |
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