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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…


End of 2023 Highlights

Hello! Can not believe 2023 is coming to a close! This year seemed to go by particularly fast. So glad you are here and I am looking forward to connecting with you in person or through email: carolhbarberart@gmail.com in the Read more…


Pink Grouse Wall

Hello! At Quirk Hotel in Charlottesville a new way to purchase art and take it home immediately has debuted and I am lucky to be one of the first artists featured along with Kelly Seeber and Aimee Joyaux. This wall Read more…


Painting on Transparent Surfaces

Three decades ago I began my professional career as a digital artist. While working on the computer, I strived to make art as natural as possible by incorporating transparent layers of photographed texture and scanned marks. When I went to Read more…


National Juried Exhibition

Currently, I have three works in a National Juried Show at the Academy Center of the Arts held in “The Up Front Gallery” located at 600 Main Street, Lynchburg, VA through May 1, hours M – F, 12 to 5. Read more…


Carol Barber | A Year in Gestures

From September 4-25, 2020, New City Arts presents A Year in Gestures, an exhibit of paintings by Carol Barber. Welcome Gallery is now open by appointment only. To learn how to schedule an appointment to see Carol Barber’s exhibit, email Lindsey at lindsey@newcityarts.org. Read more…


Commissions

I am so glad I said yes to this commission! Scaling my work to two 64″ x 64″ squares presented many challenges but the results were monumental. Patrons of the arts really play such a vital role in moving artists Read more…