Alison Gibbons Watt is a Scottish artist based in Newport, Rhode Island, creating contemplative figurative paintings that explore memory, place, and belonging through saturated color, pattern, and intuitive line.
Travel and cultural immersion profoundly inform Alison’s practice. Her work frequently embarks on journeys—whether drawn from vivid recollections of past experiences or through digital explorations of maps and research. She forms meaningful connections to places through friendships cultivated and experiences gathered, shaping her evolving sense of belonging and identity.
Her work reflects an ongoing inquiry into belonging and the ways in which cherished places shape one’s sense of self. Her works are collected worldwide

Rooted in both observation and imagination, her paintings move between real and remembered places — frequently referencing locations from her travels, including Southern Spain, where personal and cultural histories intersect. Figures appear in subtle variations, suggesting duality and complementarity, evoking questions around personality, relationships, and the unspoken bonds that connect individuals.

Alison Gibbons Watt ‘Under the Orange Blossom’ Acrylic on Canvas 36″x36″ $3600

Alison Gibbons Watt ‘The Orange Grove’ Acrylic on Canvas 36″x36″ $3600

Alison Gibbons Watt ‘The Bay’ Acrylic on Canvas 30″x40″ $3600

Alison Gibbons Watt ‘Halcyon Days’ Acrylic on Canvas 40″x30″ $3600

Alison Gibbons Watt ‘The Aura of Each Other’ Acrylic on Canvas 20″x20″ $1800

Alison Gibbons Watt ‘Toward the Day’ Acrylic on Canvas 24″x24″ $2200

Alison Gibbons Watt ‘Seamless Shimmer’ Acrylic on Canvas 20″x20″ $1800

Alison Gibbons Watt ‘The Geometry of Dreaming’ Acrylic on Canvas 24″x24″ $2200