Libby Sipe She/her (b. 1987, United States) 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 techniques to shape, fold, 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 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 100 Emerging Artists of 2024 Women's Edition curated by Kristin Hjellegjerde and published by the global art media organization, Arts for Hearts Project, and the fall issue of the London based Art Seen Magazine. She was interviewed by Arts to Hearts Project recently, and her work was reviewed by Karle Woods of Lights Out Gallery and Al Crichton of The Free Press in 2024. Sipe currently resides in Southern Maine. |