GREGORY CALIBEY
	FOREWORD Gregory Calibey is fascinated with the non-traditional exploration of space surrounding his figures, rather than the creation of a three dimensional reality in which they might exist. As a contemporary painter, he pushes the notion of representational art by uniquely combining and prioritizing elements from impressionism to the abstract. His people are immersed in brushstrokes of paint and his backgrounds are active with varying layers of texture and fields of overlapping color. In removing the notion of a narrative, the viewer is left to consider the work in a more visceral way. To enjoy his work is to traverse the surface, discern the patterns and decode the iconic symbols. Yet amongst the flattened objects and transcendental settings are the artist's fully realized figures - classical, poetic and lyrical. In striking so many diverse notes, Calibey creates a harmony that is as complex as it is beautiful. The artist received his formal education from Wesleyan University and the University of North Carolina, where he worked with his mentor, Marvin Saltzman. After receiving three national awards for painting, his creativity led him to explore many artistic disciplines, from architecture and design to illustration and television production. Calibey entered each of these creative arenas with vigor and enthusiasm, achieving notable levels of success. Yet through all his incarnations, painting has been the most satisfying venue for his talents. No other discipline has captured his imagination or challenged his skill as much as this act of creation.
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