Artist Spotlight - Josephine Palmer-Gabe
Biography
Jo Gabe's art began in 2003, a passion she always wanted to fulfil. Born in England and travelling extensively with work, Jo finally settled in Queensland Sunshine Coast, a very picturesque part of Australia.
Blue in Green, 2025. Acrylic on Canvas, 60x45cm
Her oeuvre is an exuberant exploration of colour, narrative and a fusion of contemporary realism with symbolic nuance. Navigating the fine line between abstract expressionism and realistic storytelling. Jo's background as a hairdressing colourist is vividly apparent in her palette:
Pushing boundaries with unrestrained approach that borders on both whimsy and intense.
Jazz Masters3, Acrylic on Canvas, 45 x35cms
Artist Statement
Art is so good for the soul. I live and breath art and try to create how I feel. I want people to feel joy and excitement when I show my art. I like a narrative, it has many meanings for the viewer to contemplate within the story.
Preparing for the Event ,2018, Oil and Goldleaf on Canvas, 60x80cms
Colour to me is so important to bring the artwork to life. I love all mediums different subjects need different mediums .I enjoy using GoldLeaf to make my art pop. There is never enough time in my life to create everything I want to portray.
Sandstorm,2018, Oil and Mixed leaf on Canvas, 80x100cms
Ole Blue Eyes, Oil on Canvas, 61x91cms, 2016
Luminous, Acrylic on Canvas, 44x54cms, 2021.
The Gift of Water, Oil on Canvas, 60x80cms, 2020
Spiritual Sunrise, Acrylic on Canvas, 75x60cm, 2024
Boat Trip, Acrylic on Canvas,60x45cms, 2024.
Me and Joey on our Land. Oil and Acrylic on Canvas, 90x70cms, 2022
Blue Heaven, Oil on Canvas, 76x92cm, 2018.
Embers, Acrylic on Canvas, 60x80cms, 2020.
Wishing, Oil and Mixed leaf on Canvas, 76x92cms, 2019
Morning Has Broken, Oil on Canvas, 60x76cms, 2017
Bloodline, oil on Canvas, 45x60cms 2015
