Paula Gibbs

Oro Valley, AZ

"Signature Multi-Panel Art Sets — Colorful, Dimensional, Modern"

A life-altering event in 2012 changed everything. After surviving a rare case of advanced-stage pneumonia — the kind few walk away from — I returned home with a sense of urgency I’d never felt before. Art, which had never once crossed my mind as a path, suddenly became essential. It wasn’t a gradual pull. It was instant. Unmistakable — an epiphany.

This shift was unexpected. I’d never seen myself as “artistic.” I had no formal training. But during my recovery, I dove deep into research and hands-on experimentation. Slowly, through trial and error, I found my way — and found my voice.

Today, my work centers around colorful, dimensional panel sets — multi-piece wall sculptures designed to bring energy, rhythm, and movement into a space. These installations are my signature. I also paint on large canvases, exploring bold pop-inspired themes and my own take on mid-century modern aesthetics.

My work now lives in the homes of discerning collectors — including a Fortune 100 CEO and a senior executive at one of the world’s largest defense and aerospace firms. I create each piece to feel alive — because I know what it means to come back to life.