Barbara McGivern's work is defined by a rich exoticism, evident in the luxuriant hues, opulent gold and evocative interpretation of her subject matter. She is an artist who enjoys the formidable challenge of converting real images into abstract forms.

In her travels she takes a lot of photographs and uses them as references when she returns to the studio or paints from memory, drawing from experiences ranging from the mundane to the
adventurous. The results are vivid, stimulating and sometimes controversial.

Her paintings move spectators and they spark a reaction wherever they are positioned.