
About the Artist
Canberra-based emerging artist Bethany Saab started painting with intention in 2020.
A practicing psychologist, Bethany holds no formal training in fine arts – yet she is quickly finding her place amongst Australia's emerging artists to watch.
Bethany’s paintings have been described as ‘intimate glimpses into personal spaces’ and as an example of ‘joyous expression’ through the use of pattern
Starting with two sold-out mini releases in 2020, Bethany went on to show her first solo exhibition with Michael Reid Northern Beaches in January 2021. Painting predominantly still life, Bethany’s paintings have been described as ‘intimate glimpses into personal spaces’ and as an example of ‘joyous expression’ through the use of pattern (Peter Haynes, The Canberra Times, May 2021).
Bethany was featured on the arts podcast Interview with An Artist in April 2021, as well as appearing in The Design Files 'Emerging Painters you should know'; ArtEdit Magazine; and The Australian Newspaper ‘Inaugural Summer Exhibition’.
She has also participated in multiple group exhibitions in Australia and was Finalist in the 2021 Lethbridge 20000 Small Scale online award.
Bethany is preparing for her second solo show with Michael Reid in October 2021.
Words by Amber Creswell Bell
Image by Bec Haycraft
Exhibitions
August 2020
Michael Reid Studio Direct
October 2020
Michael Reid Studio Direct
January 2021
Michael Reid Northern Beaches
March 2021
Michael Reid Murrurundi
Group Show: The Australian Country Table
A Collaboration with Country Style Magazine
April 2021
Grainger Gallery
May 2021
Collaboration with Helen McCullagh
October 2021
Michael Reid Northern Beaches
November 2021
Michael Reid Surry Hills
Group Show: National Emerging Art Prize
March 2022
Michael Reid Murrurundi
Solo Show: Light and Lucency
View Catalogue
November 2020
Art Edit Magazine
Press Feature
January 2021
The Australian Newspaper
Inaugural Summer Exhibition
‘A Showcase of The Most Exciting Young Australian Artists Working Today.’
February 2021
The Design Files
‘Affordable Emerging Artists You Should Know’
April 2021
Interview with an Artist with Wilamina Russo
May 2021
The Canberra Times
'Objets de la vie at Grainger Gallery has visual abundance'
Feb 2022
Hunter & Folk
Press Feature
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