gwen bardon

 

Welcome!

Please read my artist statement below to receive insight about my work and processes. Feel free to visit the gallery pages and take a closer look!

I work in oil and cold wax to create quiet, atmospheric paintings that explore light, surface, and the space between form and stillness. Through a process of layering, scraping, and compression, I build matte surfaces that hold and diffuse light, allowing the work to reveal itself slowly over time.

My approach is intuitive and meditative, guided by memory, place, and observation. Influenced by landscape, architecture, and the weathered textures of the natural world, my paintings evoke a sense of calm and quiet presence.

Rather than capturing a single moment, the work reflects an accumulation of time—inviting a contemplative experience that feels both grounded and ephemeral.