“Through my art, my intention is to share inspired energy and connection with others.”
We all have a voice
if we allow it to speak.
Joanna Gilbert graduated in 2018 with a Masters in Fine Art from UAL Chelsea College of Arts where she was awarded a distinction for her ‘NOTHING TO BUY’ body of work.
It was during her Masters and reaching some of the lowest points of her life, she found an invincible strength within her.
In the midst of hate, I found there was, within me, an invincible love
In the midst of tears, I found there was, within me, an invincible smile.
For it says that no matter how hard the world pushes against me, within me, there’s something stronger – something better, pushing right back.
By Albert Camus, French Philosopher
Bold and beautiful large-scale abstract pieces ooze visceral energy. They show freedom in all its forms, endless potential and limitless thinking; it's as if Joanna has shed an old skin that she had been hiding behind for many years before finally emerging whole like never before: fearless and free!
Joanna is represented by Avivson Gallery in London and internationally by Renko London and Linda Blackstone Gallery. She also has an agent, Artiq who place her art in offices and hotels around the UK and Europe.
To discuss a commission of a specific enquiry please email Joanna directly.
I am grateful to finally have my language,
my message and my freedom.
EXHIBITIONS
The O Gallery, 2023, ‘Endless Summer’ Group Show, Larnaca, Cyprus
Belle Property, 2023, Solo pop up show in Annandale, Sydney, Australia
KAU WELA, 2023, ‘Kay Wela’ Group show with Renko London, The Stay Hotel, Turkey
JOY, 2022, Solo show at Avivson Gallery, Highgate, London
Art KARLSRUHE, 2022, Classic Modern and Contemporary art fair, Germany
TA LONDON, 2021, Group show for Turkish Art Week, Saatchi Gallery, London
RETROSPECTIVE, 2021, Solo show at Avivson Gallery, Highgate, London
RELIEF, 2021, Solo show at Avivson Gallery, Highgate, London
F R E E D O M, 2020, Solo show at Avivson Gallery, Highgate, London
L I M I T L E S S, 2020, Solo Show at Avivson Gallery, Highgate, London
ARTIQ 10 YEAR SHOW, 2019, Live paint and pop up exhibition, Covent Garden
D Contemporary: Painting Prize 2019, 2019/20, Mayfair
MAFA Final Degree Show, 2018, UAL Chelsea
Nothing to Buy, 2018, Solo Pop Up Installation, Unit 6, Station Parade, Southgate, London
Re: 2018, Group show at the MAFA space with Blair Zaye, Gail Olding & Joanna Gilbert
MAFA Group Interim Show, 2018, UAL Chelsea
Path, 2017, UAL Chelsea
Broken Paradox, 2017, at The Morgue, Joanna Gilbert and Esra Vazirally
Insight School of Art, 2017, Group Show, London
BLUE, 2017, Group Exhibition at Cass Art, Kingston
Edge of Ordinary 6, 2017, Group Show at Espacio Gallery, London
London CityScape, 2016, Sculpture installed at 20 Fenchurch St
Edge of Ordinary 5, 2016, Group Show at Espacio Gallery, London
Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours, Annual Exhibition, 2016, Mall Galleries
Battersea Development Group Exhibition, 2015, London Jewish Cultural Centre
Art in Architecture II, 2014- 2020, The Comer Business Centre, London
Iconic London, 2013, at The Affordable Art Fair, Battersea
The Affordable Art Fair, 2013 Battersea, Linda Blackstone Gallery
The Playboy Club, 2013, London through Wade Consulting
Art in Architecture, 2013, The Comer Business Centre, London
Greys Gallery, 2012, Represented and on display
COMMISSIONS
I work with a number of interior designers for residential and corporate art.
Embraer – 50th Anniversary Live Paint at The Shard, London
Quintain – Wembley Park – Live paint event for the launch of new development
Allied World – Sculpture for HQ London Office
American Express – 3 paintings at 230 Blackfriars
Gazprom – A series of 5 works for HQ
Elior – Branded Art commission for HQ
Space Engineering – 2 paintings commissioned for Bristol HQ
M&S – On show in the staff area of Cheshire Oaks
Sports Direct - Branded Art commission for HQ
House of Fraser - Painting with Sophie Ellis Bextor for London HQ
Photo Credits: Bob Dela or Rob Shinn Photography.
