Bettina Newbery

British visual artist Bettina Newbery explores the dialogue between figuration and abstraction - with colour at the heart of her expression. From the shimmering Stardust and Colour x Magic series to her bold portraits, Bettina Newbery’s artworks radiate energy, light and emotion.

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My portrait work explores the intricate layers of human emotion and introspection, capturing the physical likeness of my subjects as well as the profound, unspoken narratives within them.

Bold colours and expressive brushstrokes enhance the emotional depth, inviting viewers to connect intimately. Each portrait reflects a specific mood—pensive contemplation, quiet vulnerability, or guarded reserve—encouraging multifaceted interpretations and fostering a visual dialogue on the enigmatic nature of the human experience.

My abstract artwork examines the intersection of geometry, colour, and the beauty in seemingly simple forms. In the "Emerald Facets" series, I deconstruct and reconstruct the facets of a gemstone, creating a vibrant, kaleidoscopic effect.

These pieces transcend literal representation, with bold colours and angular compositions conveying dynamism alongside geometric order, reflecting the duality of chaos and order in both natu...

BETTINA NEWBERY: entirely self-taught artist London, United Kingdom

2022 Art Expo New York, NY, United States

2022 Art Upclose New York, NY, United States

2022 Continuity: Modern And Contemporary Masters New York, NY, United States

2022 Hamptons Fine Art Fair HAMPTONS, New York, United States

2019 Arte Padova PADOVA, Veneto, Italy

2019 Arte A Palazzo Palazzo Fantuzzi, BOLOGNA, Italy

2019 L'espace Thorigny Le Marais, PARIS, France