Avery Gibbes

Paintings of Another Universe

It's inevitable at different points in our lives that we'll be faced with entering worlds that are outside of what we already know. Upon entering one of these new worlds, we can sometimes feel disoriented, disconnected, or isolated for a period of time.

"Paintings of Another Universe" is a series of paintings where I've decided to explore the "what ifs" of an imaginary situation where a small number of humans suddenly exist within a fictional alien world. This series is about the feeling of being an outsider after entering an unfamiliar world, and about gradually finding one's place within it.

Each work is labeled Part 1-18 in narrative sequence.

About

Avery Gibbes in his studio

Avery Gibbes is an artist based in Oshawa, Ontario and a graduate of OCAD University. Working primarily in painting, his current practice revolves around the continual creation and exploration of an imaginary alien world. At the centre of his work are imagined narratives taking place in made-up environments, and these are constructed through sketches that experiment with designs and explore scenarios. Each painting builds off of the previous one, giving viewers a deeper look into what exists within the world that he is showcasing.

Gibbes has exhibited work in group shows in Toronto, Mississauga, and Whitby Ontario, and is coming off of his second solo exhibition this past summer at Leslie Grove Gallery. Gibbes has also had work featured in BlogTO and Create! Magazine.

Videos

Studio visits, process videos, and talks.

PAINT JAM EP. 3: Lost On Another Planet PART 2

12:18

My BIGGEST PAINTING To Date!

21:55

My Artist Talk From “Paintings of Another Universe” Solo Show

36:34

This is My Art! (An Introduction to My Art and a Look Inside My Studio)

3:27

CV

Education

  • 2019 Bachelor of Fine Arts, OCAD University, Toronto, ON

Solo Exhibitions

  • 2024 Paintings of Another Universe, Leslie Grove Gallery, Toronto, ON
  • 2023 Weirdos of Another Universe, Whitby Public Library, Whitby, ON

Contact

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