The intricate textures of Gilbert's line work encourage an exploration of randomness within the artwork, providing each observer with unique opportunities for contemplation .

 

Douglas Gilbert has traversed a rich and evolving artistic journey. His career was marked by a significant period dedicated to commercial graphics and web design, where he honed his proficiency with digital tools. This experience, however, fueled his yearning to return to the tactile, intimate nature of fine arts, prompting him to embrace the simplicity and discipline of pencil on paper.

 

Gilbert's artwork is a distinctive blend of abstraction, figuration, and expressionism, characterized by a potent energy that is both sensual and electric.

He draws inspiration from diverse realms such as nature, quantum physics, mythology, and the complexities of the human condition. His unique method involves the labor-intensive convergence of thousands of visible straight lines, bringing depth and life to his images. This intricate line work not only defines his style but also serves as a textural invitation for the viewer. By losing oneself in the apparent randomness of his compositions, one finds moments ripe for contemplation and emotional connection.

 

Through his art, Douglas Gilbert seeks not only to showcase his technical skill but also to prompt viewers to engage with the deeper narratives woven into each piece.

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Gilbert has taught computer graphics and drawing at LaGuardia School of the Art, Evander Child High School, University of Southern California, American Intercontinental University, and Queensborough Community College.  He currently teaches drawing at his studio in North Adams, MA.

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He exhibited at UCLA Broad Art Center, Becket Art Center, LAPINcontemporary, and the Spencertown Academy Art Center.  Gilbert's work is collected throughout the United States and in the U.K.

 

Douglas Gilbert started his art education at LaGuardia School of the Art.  Later, he received his B.F.A. and B.A. in art history from Cornell University.  He currently lives in Williamstown, MA and works at his studio in North Adams, MA.