Beth Barry
Beth Barry — Artist’s Biography
Studio: New York, NY
Born: New Bedford, MA | 1955
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.
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.
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Education
Masters in Art Therapy, Pratt Institute 1979
BA in Studio Art, Connecticut College 1977
Solo Exhibits
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
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
2019
Pushing Paint, National Association Of Women Artists, NYC
Atmospheric Perspectives, Chashama Gallery, curated by Christina Massey, NYC
2018
Abstract Visions, Gallery Sitka East, Shirley, MA
Small Works Show, Carter Burden Gallery, NYC
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, Connecticut
Masterworks Museum, Bermuda
2016
Coupelovous Family Museum, Athens, Greece
Made in NY, Lavelanet, France
Affordable Art Fair, NYC
2015
Art Hamptons, Bridgehampton, NY
Small Works Show, Pleidas Gallery, NYC
Explore, St. Frances College, Brooklyn, NY
2014
Affordable Art Fair, NYC
Metro 30 City Without Walls, Newark, New Jersey
(exceptional merit award)
Hullaballoo Collective, Fountain Art Fair
2013
10 Squared, Leroy Neiman Art Center, NYC
The Big Show, Silas Marder Gallery, Bridgehampton, NY
H20, East End Arts Center, Riverhead, New York (honorable mention)
2012
Joy, Grace Institute Gallery, NYC
Candescence, New Art Center, NYC
8th Annual Small Works Show, 440 Gallery, Brooklyn, NY
2011
New Beginnings, St. Frances College, Brooklyn, NY
Michael Hennessy Home, NYC
21 Women, Ashawagh Hall, Springs, New York (curated by Vito Sisti)
2010
The New Abstractionists, Walter Wickiser Gallery, NYC
Collections
Private Collections, New York, New York
Private Collections, Boston, Massachusetts
Private Collections, Lavenet, France
Private Collections, Greenwich, Connecticut
Private Collections, Dartmouth, Massachusetts
Private Collections, Medfield, Massachusetts
Museum Collections
Coupelouvous Family Museum, Athens, Greece
Masterworks Museum, Bermuda