Jody Hope Gibbons is a contemporary New Zealand painter with works held in private collections both here and throughout the world. Some of her works possess an alchemical quality, appearing evocative and ethereal, with fluid marks suggesting organic forms. While subtle at first glance, these pieces reveal intricate explorations of light, depth, tone, and joyous layering upon closer inspection, offering an escape from realism into a realm where chaos lies beneath the surface.