Short Bio:
Mary Joyce ( Joy
) Gibat
Born near Springfield,
Ohio in the late 30s, I received my first formal training
when I was ten. I received a BA in Art/Art History after
studying art in Ohio, Mississippi and Tennessee. Moving to
Norman, OK in the 60s, I did some graduate work at the
University of Oklahoma.
Divorced, with four daughters, I began in the 70's, welding
and working with various metals, trying to produce unique
and interesting sculptures in 3D and low relief.
My work is in collections
thoughout the world. I have won some prizes although awards
have never held much interest for me.
The act of
creating and making a piece is what brings me pleasure. I
hope you enjoy my work half as much as I have in making
it.
If your are visiting
Norman, OK, some of my work is at
The Firehouse Art Center
444 S. Flood Street
Norman, OK
or call for a private showing at my Home/ Studio
Joy Gibat
1721 South Pickard Ave.
Norman, OK 73072-6320
(405) 329-0862
My work can be found at
TITO'S Gallery
157 Bridge St.
Las Vegas, New Mexico, 87701
505-425-3745
I have a blog at:
http://loveaffairwithwelding.blogspot.com/
Thank you for your interest!