Rory Gevis in her studio.

Artist Statement

My work explores a nostalgic, chicly surreal world where dreamlike scenes unfold. Through portraits, figurative figures, primates paired with elegant couture-clad women, and children in mysterious realms, I create intimate moments that blend the familiar with the enigmatic.

Drawing inspiration from 1950s and 60s fashion photography, The Twilight Zone, and visionary figures like Diana Vreeland and Rod Serling, I merge traditional painting with digital techniques to build layered, otherworldly atmospheres.

My art invites viewers into a shifting reality where beauty is elusive and emotions are quietly profound.