Beth Bei
A visual artist drawn to stillness, emotion, and the quiet in-between.
From Shanghai, by way of the Hamptons.
Though I was born in Shanghai, it wasn't until much later — during the stillness of lockdown in the Hamptons — that I truly began to paint. What started as a self-taught exploration (thank you, YouTube) evolved into something deeper through courses at the Parrish Museum and the New York Academy of Art.
Painting, for me, is a way of remembering what we often forget to feel. My work is about moments that don't shout — it's about light, texture, memory, and what lingers beneath the surface.
Every piece begins without a plan — only a mood. I follow color, texture, and tension until something honest appears. My hope is that somewhere in that silence, you'll find a part of yourself too.
"I don't paint what I see — I paint what I feel before I even understand it. My work is quiet, layered, and slow. Like memory. Like light at the end of the day."— Beth Bei
Journey
A beginning, far away.
Born in Shanghai — the visual memory that would later surface in layered color and quiet light.
The quiet that opened a door.
During the stillness of lockdown in the Hamptons, Beth picked up a brush for the first time. Self-taught — YouTube, curiosity, and hours alone with canvas.
Formal study begins.
Coursework at the Parrish Museum and the New York Academy of Art sharpens her language and deepens her understanding of oil.
First collections and shows.
Exhibits at the Westhampton Fine Art Festival and St. Armand Fine Art Festival. The Windswept and Rhythm of Color series emerge.
Statement work.
Large-format pieces like Ignition, Rising Current, and Dreamland mark a new confidence in scale. Upcoming: The Great Lawn, Westhampton Beach Art & Crafts Show — May 23, 2026.
If a piece speaks to you, I'd love to hear about it.
I welcome thoughtful conversations about the work, commissions, and private studio visits. There's no pressure — only a slow, honest exchange.
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