Darby Milbrath (b. 1985) approaches painting as an intuitive and spiritual act to visualize the sublimity of nature as well as complexities of the psyche, identity, and lived experiences. Her diaristic paintings situate subjects in imagined environs, generating mystical spaces in which she strives to transcend complex emotions and illusions. Common motifs in her work explore spiritual transcendence, existentialism, the feminine experience, introspection, and emotional intimacy.

Milbrath lives and works in Victoria, BC and is represented by Pangée (Montréal). Recent solo exhibitions include Darby Milbrath, The Raving Ones at Arsenal Contemporary NYC (2025-2026), Marne Repulse at Pangée (2023-2024, Montréal); Vesper at Painters Painting Paintings (2023, online); and Through the Veil at Night Gallery (2021, Los Angeles). Recent group exhibitions are Arcadia and Elsewhere at James Cohan (2024, New York); World Beyond World at 1969 (2024, New York); and Hic Sent Dracones at Deli Gallery (2023, Mexico City).

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