Beth Barry — Artist’s Biography
Studio: New York, NY
Born: New Bedford, MA | 1955
Artist’s Statement
When I first flew in an airplane, I was struck by the color, shapes, and shadows created by the light from the sun. The sun influenced everything, infusing the already rich palette of the landscapes and seascapes with what felt like a supernatural light. As the plane moved, the images seemed to move as well. The shapes bounced and swayed in their own rhythmic way.
This was all very exciting to me and the experience has informed my artwork ever since. Light, color, and movement are basic elements of all of my paintings.
My work has also been strongly influenced by the coastline of Massachusetts. I grew up there and have always felt tremendous happiness and excitement at the beach. Pleasure is a large part of my process and a critical part of the finished piece. My paintings are places of happiness.
Education
Masters in Art Therapy, Pratt Institute 1979
BA in Studio Art, Connecticut College 1977
Solo Exhibits
2023
“Brainscapes”, Gallery Sitka, Newport, RI
2018
Zavo, New York City, NY
2017
Earth’s Magic, Gallery Sitka, Fitchburg, MA
Plein-Air Reimagined, Liquid Art House, Boston, MA
2016
M21 Gallery, Boston, MA
2015
The Magic of Landscape, Julio Valdez Project Space, New York City, NY
2009
Brenda Taylor Gallery, New York City, NY
Two Person shows
2023
Beth Barry and Barbara Lubliner, The Carter Burden Gallery, New York City, NY
2018
Playful Scapes, The Carter Burden Gallery, New York City, NY
2016
Off the Wall/On the Wall, White Room Gallery, Bridgehampton, NY
2014
Thomas Moser Gallery, Greenwich, CT
Free Style, Crazy Monkey Gallery, Amagansett, NY
2013
Affinity, Crazy Monkey Gallery, Amagansett, NY
2012
Inside Visions-Outside Views, Sag Harbor Cinema, Sag Harbor, NY
Two Painters/Two Perspectives, Judith Klein Gallery, New Bedford, MA
Selected Group shows
2023
“Women Who Paint: Are Fearless”, Art Lives Here, New York City, NY
“Art Groove”, Ashawagh Hall, East Hampton, New York
2022
Gallery Sitka, Newport, RI
“The Lucore Art Holiday Show”, The Lucore Art, Montaul, NY
Aqua Art Miama, SHIM Art Network, Miami, FL
“One Thing To Remember”, International Show, Finland
“Small Works Show”, Carter Burden Gallery, New York City, NY
“Magical Places”, Three-Person Show, Ashawagh Hall, East Hampton, New York
2021
Strait Forward, Image Driven, The Painting Center, New York City, NY
2020
New Members Exhibition, National Association of Women Artists, New York City, NY
Water, Virtual Exhibition, Karyn Mannix Contemporary
Art at 50 Plus: New Beginnings, Virtual Exhibition, Islip Museum in conjunction with AARP
Consolations I, Virtual Exhibition, Carter Burden Gallery on Artsy
35×35, International Exhibit, Coupelouvous Museum, Athens, Greece
2019
Pushing Paint, National Association Of Women Artists, New York City, NY
Atmospheric Perspectives, Chashama Gallery, curated by Christina Massey, New York City, NY
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2018
Abstract Visions, Gallery Sitka East, Shirley, MA
Small Works Show, Carter Burden Gallery, New York City, NY
Art Groove, Ashawagh Hall, East Hampton, NY
2017
Demouzy Gallery, Rockville Center, NY
Mostly Abstract V, Ashawagh Hall, East Hampton, NY
Connecticut College, New London, CT
Masterworks Museum, Bermuda
2016
Coupelovous Family Museum, Athens, Greece
Made in NY, Lavelanet, France
Affordable Art Fair, New York City, NY
2015
Art Hamptons, Bridgehampton, NY
Small Works Show, Pleidas Gallery, New York City, NY
Explore, St. Frances College, Brooklyn, NY
2014
Affordable Art Fair, New York City, NY
Metro 30 City Without Walls, Newark, NJ (exceptional merit award)
Hullaballoo Collective, Fountain Art Fair
2013
10 Squared, Leroy Neiman Art Center, New York City, NY
The Big Show, Silas Marder Gallery, Bridgehampton, NY
H20, East End Arts Center, Riverhead, NY (honorable mention)
2012
Joy, Grace Institute Gallery, New York City, NY
Candescence, New Art Center, New York City, NY
8th Annual Small Works Show, 440 Gallery, Brooklyn, NY
2011
New Beginnings, St. Frances College, Brooklyn, NY
Michael Hennessy Home, New York City, NY
21 Women, Ashawagh Hall, Springs, NY (curated by Vito Sisti)
2010
The New Abstractionists, Walter Wickiser Gallery, New York City, NY
Collections
Private Collections, New York City, NY
Private Collections, Boston, MA
Private Collections, Lavenet, France
Private Collections, Greenwich, CT
Private Collections, Dartmouth, MA
Private Collections, Medfield, MA
Museum Collections
Coupelouvous Family Museum, Athens, Greece
Masterworks Museum, Bermuda
