Libby Sipe (b. 1987, Ohio) is a process-driven multidisciplinary artist pursuing a space for experimentation and exploration as she blurs the lines between painting and sculpture. Libby uses various tools to shape, mold, drip, and pipe paint into multiple shapes and textures to build depth and bring character to her works. Using a combination of paint skins made from acrylic polymer emulsion draped over foam and wire armatures embellished with an array of materials that include but are not limited to pigment dispersion's, aggregate, ultralight, glass balls, semi-precious stones, oils, textiles, and found objects. Her work encompasses her experiences with poverty, child abuse, and sexual trauma.
The artist has participated in exhibitions at the Waterfall Arts and Lights Out Gallery in Maine, Bridgette Mayer Gallery of Philadelphia, and the global art platform - Women United Art Movement, and Visual Arts Scotland. She is featured in the upcoming 100 Emerging Artists of 2024 Women's Edition through Arts for Hearts Project, and the upcoming fall issue of the London based Art Seen Magazine. Her work was recently reviewed by Karle Woods of Lights Out Gallery and Al Crichton of The Free Press. Sipe currently resides in Southern Maine. |