Izzy Barber Paints Rural America After 2024 Election
Izzy Barber, born in Brooklyn in 1990 and based in Queens, has shifted her practice from painting New York City streets, subways, and bars to depicting rural America. After the 2024 election, she felt disconnected from the rest of the country and began traveling to places like Coronado National Park (US/Mexico border) and Sulphur Spring, Texas. Her works from these trips are represented by Charles Moffett. Barber describes painting as an excuse to be in the world and learn something new, comparing herself to local guys who set up lawn chairs on the street.
Key facts
- Izzy Barber was born in Brooklyn in 1990.
- She lives and works in Queens.
- Barber previously painted New York City streets, subway cars, bars, and communal spaces.
- After the 2024 election, she felt a disconnection from the rest of the United States.
- She began painting rural locations including Coronado National Park and Sulphur Spring, Texas.
- Her works are represented by Charles Moffett.
- Barber likens herself to 'old, local guys who just take their lawn chairs and go post up on the street.'
- She says painting is an excuse to be somewhere absorbing and learning something new.
Entities
Artists
- Izzy Barber
Institutions
- Charles Moffett
Locations
- Brooklyn
- Queens
- New York City
- Coronado National Park
- US/Mexico border
- Sulphur Spring
- Texas
- United States
Sources
- Artsy —