BESS GABY ART
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Current Exhibition

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.
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paper sculpture
CUMULONIMBUS carbon pigment on paper, wood and wire, $800
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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
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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

New Works

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Sky (2021) 32" x 48" $1200
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Mist (2021) 28" x 54" $1075
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Sunrise (2021) 24" x 18" $600

Redesigning physical form to redefine visual understanding

Decay/ 2010 
I launched my career as an artist with a body of work I completed in 2010 at The University of Georgia for my BFA Thesis Exhibition.

This series titled, Decay, highlighted technical skills, use of materials, and concepts related to time, loss, and environment.

What I aim to achieve in the future...

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." As an artist, I want to redesign physical form to redefine visual understanding.

In my pursuit of 'Synthetic Bioartistry' I create organic forms based on facsimiles of nature, that may be activated by light and sound.
In my pursuit of 'Synthetic Bioartistry' I create organic forms based on facsimiles of nature, that may be activated by light and sound.”
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Cactus (2010) *Sold* photo from 2021
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Coral (2010) *Sold* photo from 2021
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Bark (2010) *Sold* photo from 2021
More about Cactus, Coral & Bark
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2010 Installation 6" x 6" Monotype prints mounted on panels

About

Bess 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 before moving to Brooklyn, New York.  In her career, she worked as a senior project manager for design, marketing and branding agencies. While working at Parsons School of Design / The New School in Manhattan, she managed studios in printmaking, ceramics, and textiles to develop teaching skills, manage budgets, and gain expertise in her favorite mediums.

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.

Bess's proven skill set has included product design, programming production, and grant writing. She will continue this work at The Velvet Mill in Stonington, Connecticut with her studio, Creative Cooperative City.
Creative Cooperative City
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CV

Hygienic Art / 2019-2021
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Executive Director, Hygienic Art Galleries
Artist-in-Residence
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
​Fashion Institute of Technology / 2018
A.A.S. Advertising, Marketing & Communications

Get In Touch

To work with me in any capacity, please fill out the following form.
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If interested in purchasing art, my work is available exclusively through Creative Cooperative City, a small gallery located at the Velvet Mill in Stonington, Connecticut. 

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Bess Gaby is an artist living in Connecticut.
Her work is represented by Creative Cooperative City, a gallery and multidisciplinary production studio located at The Velvet Mill in Stonington, Connecticut.

Creative Cooperative City @ The Velvet Mill,
​Stonington, Connecticut

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