Canadian painter Stephen Gibb is known for his vibrant Pop Surrealism oil paintings and his commissioned work with the music industry. His bright mashups of iconic characters often address the existential issues and anxieties of contemporary society, which are contrasted by moments of joy and transcendence. “We are reared on nursery rhymes and fairy tales, so why not extend those lessons and conventions into more adult-based themes?” says Gibb. His paintings offer a chance for the viewer to ignite their own creativity and construct their own narrative – informed by their personal experiences and the associations they may derive from the imagery.
Familiar to millions around the globe his artwork is indelibly linked to the album art of hip hop artist Trippie Redd and to some degree, British singer/songwriter Hope Tala, a favourite of Barak Obama.
It is his belief that art is a participatory undertaking — that no art exists in a vacuum, nor without an observer. His paintings offer a chance for the viewer to ignite their own creativity and engage the work through their own narrative – informed by their personal experiences and the associations they may derive from the imagery.
Artist Statement 2026
I am fascinated by the intangible essence art has that grabs you and pulls you in — the aspect that lingers and continues to tug at your memory when the artwork is no longer in front of you. To me, this is the uncanny magic and mystery that taps a level of subjective depth far beyond the “thingness” of the art as an object. The most direct line to the source of this magic is through the imagination.
Exploring concepts outside of the physical reality that we see and experience every day, I relish the playground of freedom established by the Surrealists, where the uninhibited mind can go wherever it wants and can contemplate whatever it dares. I can examine the existential dread and bliss of contemporary life using invented symbols and iconic stereotypes that have emerged from pop culture and explore areas of personal interest. I can think out loud in pictures.
2026 Paintings
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2025 paintings
2026 Paintings
Canadian painter Stephen Gibb is known for his vibrant Pop Surrealism oil paintings and his commissioned work with the music industry. His bright mashups of iconic characters often address the existential issues and anxieties of contemporary society, which are contrasted by moments of joy and transcendence. “We are reared on nursery rhymes and fairy tales, so why not extend those lessons and conventions into more adult-based themes?” says Gibb. His paintings offer a chance for the viewer to ignite their own creativity and construct their own narrative – informed by their personal experiences and the associations they may derive from the imagery.
Familiar to millions around the globe his artwork is indelibly linked to the album art of hip hop artist Trippie Redd and to some degree, British singer/songwriter Hope Tala, a favourite of Barak Obama.
It is his belief that art is a participatory undertaking — that no art exists in a vacuum, nor without an observer. His paintings offer a chance for the viewer to ignite their own creativity and engage the work through their own narrative – informed by their personal experiences and the associations they may derive from the imagery.
Artist Statement 2026
I am fascinated by the intangible essence art has that grabs you and pulls you in — the aspect that lingers and continues to tug at your memory when the artwork is no longer in front of you. To me, this is the uncanny magic and mystery that taps a level of subjective depth far beyond the “thingness” of the art as an object. The most direct line to the source of this magic is through the imagination.
Exploring concepts outside of the physical reality that we see and experience every day, I relish the playground of freedom established by the Surrealists, where the uninhibited mind can go wherever it wants and can contemplate whatever it dares. I can examine the existential dread and bliss of contemporary life using invented symbols and iconic stereotypes that have emerged from pop culture and explore areas of personal interest. I can think out loud in pictures.