Beth Cody: Gesturing In the Abstract Countryside

Gesturing in the Abstract Countryside examines the tension between observed landscape and abstract mark-making. Grounded in the mechanics of gesture, these oil paintings translate natural environments into structured visual rhythms rather than direct representation. The work moves between expansive horizon lines, dense foliage, and cropped floral forms. Energetic brushstrokes, layered washes, and raw linework establish motion across the canvas, balanced by grounded earth tones, deep greens, and precise bursts of color. By prioritizing physical movement and surface texture over literal depiction, the series suggests the rhythm and atmosphere of a place translated through the artist’s eye. Read more Toggle Painting