On her website, Giberson describes her work more eloquently than I ever could. She says, "I start by photographing suburban and urban landscapes and then use these prints to begin my mixed-media paintings. I work back into the prints with paint and sometimes embroidery thread to alter the setting and distill the essential elements of each image." She goes on to explain, "The lines between the 'fact' of the photographic image and the 'fiction' of the paint are blurred at times, but not denied. I am not trying to hide the process, but rather, I am investigating where fact and fiction meet and how they influence and inform one another, creating a new and arguably truer story."
You can find out where to purchase Giberson's art on her website and her blog. I know you'll find her pieces as delightful...and delightfully affordable...as I do.
From leahgiberson.com
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| Westlake Gold etsy.com - leahgiberson |
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| Westlake Green etsy.com - leahgiberson |
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| Edgewater etsy.com - leahgiberson |
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| Palm Springs Airstream etsy.com - leahgiberson |
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| Desert Camper etsy.com - leahgiberson |
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| Lift etsy.com - leahgiberson |
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| Three Seater etsy.com - leahgiberson |
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| Summer Loungers etsy.com - leahgiberson |
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| On Deck etsy.com - leahgiberson |
Oh what a talent! I wish I could paint like that. I have seen her work on etsy before and tagged various house prints in my favourites.
ReplyDeleteAnother great post, Dana. Just when I think my love for the Mid-Century is being dealt a blow by all things 70s, you remind me why design from the mid-20thC is so irresistible.
My SIL flirts a little with 70s designs in the store, but he keeps coming back to the mid-century fold. :)
DeleteI agree! Love the chair works...somehow they look like the people have only just left, the setting is still intimate, ready for the next sitters to arrive.
ReplyDeleteI get that same sense of people when I look at the chairs in front of the trailers. I'm sure there's someone inside.
DeleteThe Airstream looks amazing. I've never seen one quite that shiny.
ReplyDeleteAmazingly metallic, isn't it? I love the way she captures reflections and shadows.
DeleteA former art teacher of mine described himself as an illustrator rather than an artist as he "borrowed" inspiration from others work. What a great example of "borrowing" from your own work and turning out these super takes of "reality"!!
ReplyDeleteI love how she melds the acrylic with the photographic image...and I'm mesmerized by the use of thread for more unexpected texture.
DeleteWhat neat stuff! As a fan of vintage lawn chairs and vintage travel trailers she's right up my alley. Thanks for letting me know about her! Totally on my Retro Roadmap radar.
ReplyDeleteYes, I can see that her work would totally be your cup of tea. :)
DeleteThese are so amazing, i adore the airstream one :o) Scarlett x
ReplyDeleteWe all have a fascination with Airstreams, don't we? I love to look at them on display at modernism shows.
DeleteThose top to house pictures are just so *Sweet*
ReplyDeleteI love em!
I love the photographic detail...like the alarm company's sign in the front yard.
DeleteI join the chorus- the airstream is just awesome!
ReplyDeleteShe has quite a few Airstream prints, so be sure to check out her website or Etsy store.
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