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The story behind the “Fair Ride” paintings

Carol Barber in her studio with "Fair Ride" collection.

Also in the exhibit currently at Second Street Gallery until September 27, 2024 are paintings on wooden panels inspired by fair rides at night. As a youth, the annual fair coming to rural southside Virginia was a magical and exciting Read more…


The Story Behind “Watching Bubbles”

detail of paint layering on a clear substrate

Finally in a clear box again! For my graduate show and thesis, I created work that was my digital art printed on multiple transparent sheets and hung together in layers in a hand-made plexiglass box. At the time, I wanted Read more…


“Watching Bubbles”, A collection by Carol Barber September 6 – 27, 2024 in the Dové Gallery at Second Street Gallery

Abstract painting on transparent dura-lar film by Carol Barber. Prominent color is blue.

Barber will debut a collection of new paintings, “Watching Bubbles”, in September 2024 in the Dové Gallery alongside a series of works by sculptor William Bennett. Featured below is a preview of the collection – visit the gallery in person Read more…


New Work Showing in September

acrylic painting in cool colors on transparent substrate by Carol Barber

Curator’s Choice: A Dual Exhibition with Carol Barber + William Bennett,
September 6 – 27, 2024
Dové Gallery at Second Street Gallery