Elizabeth Coffey
Vivid Dream

October 6 - 28, 2023

Mixed media paintings

Artist Statement:
As a figurative painter, I’ve chosen the representation of the female form as my primary means of  exploring the tension between the seen and the unseen, and its relevance to female identity. I  often paint on lace fabric, a symbol of traditional domestic roles and accepted forms of creative  expression for women that also serves as a veil to true identity. I learned sewing and needlework  at an early age, and enjoy incorporating these traditional art forms, pushing them beyond their  intended use. A lifelong love of language has also seeped into my current work.  
— Elizabeth Coffey, 2023

Biography:
Elizabeth Coffey is a Richmond, Virginia-based mixed media artist, working primarily with oil paint,  lace fabric and canvas. She received her BFA in Graphic Design from Virginia Commonwealth  University, and her love of color and design strongly influences her work. She has exhibited in a  variety of regional and national venues. In 2022 she was awarded a residency to The Atlantic  Center for the Arts, and was a selected artist for 1708 Gallery’s InLight 2022. 

Website: ElizabethCoffey.com
Instagram: @ElizabethBCoffey