About the artist

McGivern Barbara

Canada

Barbara McGivern (1945–2019) was a contemporary Canadian artist from Toronto. After several years working at Columbia Pictures Television, she turned to painting in 1981. She enrolled at the Ontario College of Art and Design in 1984, where she studied under renowned Canadian artists, including Graham Coughtry, and graduated in 1988 with a degree in Experimental Arts. McGivern was deeply inspired by her surroundings, travels, and teachers. During a 1992 trip to Europe, she was captivated by exhibitions of Henri Matisse, Fernando Botero, and the French Impressionists. Her work spanned various styles and subjects, from abstraction to still lifes and urban scenes. Throughout her career, McGivern was represented by galleries in Toronto, Montreal, and Edmonton, as well as international venues in Dubai, Zurich, Berlin, London, Paris, and Madrid.

Barbara McGivern (1945–2019) was a contemporary Canadian artist from Toronto. After several years working at Columbia Pictures Television, she turned to painting in 1981. She enrolled at the Ontario College of Art and Design in 1984, where she studied under renowned Canadian artists, including Graham Coughtry, and graduated in 1988 with a degree in Experimental Arts. McGivern was deeply inspired by her surroundings, travels, and teachers. During a 1992 trip to Europe, she was captivated by exhibitions of Henri Matisse, Fernando Botero, and the French Impressionists. Her work spanned various styles and subjects, from abstraction to still lifes and urban scenes. Throughout her career, McGivern was represented by galleries in Toronto, Montreal, and Edmonton, as well as international venues in Dubai, Zurich, Berlin, London, Paris, and Madrid.
About the artwork

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Paintings. Mixed technique with 24K gold leaf.

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Mixed technique of oil painting and gold leaf on linen canvas, this artwork features a dynamic interplay of texture and color. Earthy greens and browns evoke nature’s raw emotion, while a deep black expanse contrasts with vibrant turquoise, gold, and splashes of blue. The gold suggests opulence, and the distressed texture invites reflection on time and history.
Other details
  • Size 31 W x 31 H x 3 D cm
  • Mediums Mixed media
  • Styles Abstract
  • Creation year 2009
  • Authenticity This work includes the artist's signature
  • Ships from Canada
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