by Barbara Downs | Aug 11, 2023
I’m very happy to be a part of this multi-media exhibit which explores artwork that uses fire in the making of the work. You’ll see a wide range of mediums and artwork in this show, including my own work, below. Please join us for the opening reception...
by Barbara Downs | Aug 5, 2023
I’ve been working for a while on a new series titled Pentimento, which you can see in more detail here. Almost as soon as I started these pieces they were destined for a two-artist exhibition with my good friend (and amazing artist!) Susana Arias, ...
by Barbara Downs | Apr 15, 2022
The Pandemic Project is up in Venice! I’m beyond excited to be part of the Personal Structures — Reflections exhibition at Palazzo Mora, organized by the European Cultural Centre in the context of the 59th Venice Biennale. Click here for the exhibition website....
by Barbara Downs | Oct 23, 2021
This wall-sized piece has been my main studio work during the pandemic; it’s been my response to the global catastrophe as well as to the ordinary triumphs and tragedies that have occurred as usual in our lives. The triumphs have been made less celebratory and...
by Barbara Downs | Feb 18, 2021
I’m painting birds again. I’ve drawn and painted plenty of birds before, and written about it too, notably with The Daily Bird. The most salient point I’ve made about birds is that they are one of the few wild animals with which we interact on a...
