Artist Statement
My practice is grounded in a deep connection to landscape, ecology and community. Living in Highland Perthshire, I draw inspiration from the woodlands, lochs and hills that surround me, exploring how experiences of place can shape identity, memory and belonging. Through printmaking and ceramics, I respond to the textures, rhythms and subtle changes of the natural environment, creating work that encourages close observation and reflection.
Alongside my studio practice, my background in education has shaped my understanding of art as a relational and collaborative process. I am interested in how creative activity can bring people together, foster dialogue and support shared learning. Participation, curiosity and connection are central to my approach, whether working independently or collaboratively.
I am currently studying for an MFA in Curatorial Practice at DJCAD, where I am exploring socially engaged and ecological approaches to curation. My developing curatorial practice extends my interest in creating spaces for encounter, conversation and collective meaning-making. Through both art and curation, I seek to cultivate meaningful relationships between people, place and nature.
Artist Bio
Ciara Gibson is a visual artist and educator based in Highland Perthshire, Scotland. She graduated from the University of Ulster with a BA (Hons) Fine Art in 2002 and is currently studying for an MFA in Curatorial Practice at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design, University of Dundee. Her practice is rooted in a deep connection to landscape, ecology and place, working primarily through printmaking and ceramics inspired by the woodlands, lochs and hills of Perthshire. Alongside her studio practice, she has an extensive background in education, community engagement and creative leadership. These experiences inform her interest in socially engaged practice, ecological thinking and collaborative forms of knowledge-making. Through her artistic and curatorial work, she seeks to create meaningful opportunities for dialogue, participation and connection between people, place and nature.
