Benjamin Gibson
Benjamin Gibson, born in 1983 just north of Toronto, is known today as an acclaimed photographer whose work deftly walks the line of grit meets beauty. He personifies the idea that an artist doesn’t need a traditional educational backdrop to soar high within their field. Raised in a medium-sized town, Benjamin navigated the complex intricacies of growing up queer, allowing these experiences to infuse nuance within his work and aesthetically encapsulate his unique perspective of the world. His love for photographs, visual arts, and capturing moments in time persisted throughout his life, taking shape formally when he established his own creative agency, Toronto Creatives, in 2016.
Though Gibson studied advertising and design at Humber College, his extensive knowledge of photography was largely self-taught and honed through practical experience on set and in the field. His work fluidly spans genres, specializing in street photography, portraits, and commercial photography. Gibson's commercial success includes the sale of numerous photographs and prints.
Balancing commercial gain with a desire to give back, Gibson actively engages with his community. His dedication is illustrated in his regular donations of time and money to charitable organizations that support the homeless and LGBTQ+ community, exemplifying a commitment to the same world he captures in his photographs.
Throughout his personal journey, Benjamin faced several uphill battles, including struggles with his sexuality, confidence, and troubled relationships. These lived experiences have undoubtedly shaped his distinct style and approach to his art.
A perennial polymath with constant new fascinations, Benjamin's achievements extend beyond his gift for capturing still images. He has hosted a podcast on Canadian music, and he is currently working on his first full-length music documentary, a testament to his boundless creativity and passion for storytelling.
From capturing musicians, artists, and business leaders alike, Benjamin Gibson's work provides a beautifully gritty lens through which one can view and better appreciate the diverse world that surrounds us. His biography is still being written – one photograph at a time.
ARTIST’S STATEMENT
When I get behind a camera I feel at home. I feel like I’m trying to capture every part of the world and every experience in life before I miss it. I want to share that moment with everyone and give them a new experience too.
Benjamin Gibson, born in 1983 just north of Toronto, is known today as an acclaimed photographer whose work deftly walks the line of grit meets beauty. He personifies the idea that an artist doesn’t need a traditional educational backdrop to soar high within their field. Raised in a medium-sized town, Benjamin navigated the complex intricacies of growing up queer, allowing these experiences to infuse nuance within his work and aesthetically encapsulate his unique perspective of the world. His love for photographs, visual arts, and capturing moments in time persisted throughout his life, taking shape formally when he established his own creative agency, Toronto Creatives, in 2016.
Though Gibson studied advertising and design at Humber College, his extensive knowledge of photography was largely self-taught and honed through practical experience on set and in the field. His work fluidly spans genres, specializing in street photography, portraits, and commercial photography. Gibson's commercial success includes the sale of numerous photographs and prints.
Balancing commercial gain with a desire to give back, Gibson actively engages with his community. His dedication is illustrated in his regular donations of time and money to charitable organizations that support the homeless and LGBTQ+ community, exemplifying a commitment to the same world he captures in his photographs.
Throughout his personal journey, Benjamin faced several uphill battles, including struggles with his sexuality, confidence, and troubled relationships. These lived experiences have undoubtedly shaped his distinct style and approach to his art.
A perennial polymath with constant new fascinations, Benjamin's achievements extend beyond his gift for capturing still images. He has hosted a podcast on Canadian music, and he is currently working on his first full-length music documentary, a testament to his boundless creativity and passion for storytelling.
From capturing musicians, artists, and business leaders alike, Benjamin Gibson's work provides a beautifully gritty lens through which one can view and better appreciate the diverse world that surrounds us. His biography is still being written – one photograph at a time.
ARTIST’S STATEMENT
When I get behind a camera I feel at home. I feel like I’m trying to capture every part of the world and every experience in life before I miss it. I want to share that moment with everyone and give them a new experience too.
$1,250.00
Photography on archival paper (framed).
24x36"
Limited edition 1 of 10.
University Avenue in Toronto from the sky. Looking down at this busy metropolis puts things in a little perspective. Knowing I'm down there somewhere in the midst is humbling.
$1,250.00
Photography on archival paper (framed).
24x36"
Limited edition 1 of 10.
Artist to artist this man had no hesitation saying yes to having his picture taken as he pumped out the smooth sexy Queen St. West soundtrack of that afternoon.
$1,250.00
Photography on archival paper (framed).
24x36"
Limited edition 1 of 10.
I've traveled through Saskatchewan four times now and it wasn't until the last time I was really able to explore some of the smaller towns. I don't know how many people lived in this beautiful little town, but I do know it was home to approximately 12.5 million mosquitoes.
$1,250.00
Photography on archival paper (framed).
24x36"
Limited edition 1 of 10.
A moment captured on Toronto's waterfront as an unnamed sailor prepares a ship for departure.
$1,250.00
Photography on archival paper (framed).
24x36"
Limited edition 24 of 36.
This crosswalk at Exhibition Place in Toronto may look washed freshly for Pride month. In actuality it is maintained as a Pride flag crosswalk all year long. This photo reminds me that Pride is 365 days a year, for everyone.
$1,250.00
Photography on archival paper (framed).
24x36"
Limited edition 1 of 10.
Time moves at an incredible rate. By the time this image was captured, this iteration of the Toronto City Hall has long since given way to this building being used as a justice building. When this building was Toronto's city hall we didn't have the technology to remove power lines in photos. Time moves incredibly slowly.
$1,250.00
Photography on archival paper (framed).
24x36"
Limited edition 1 of 10.
As a photographer sometimes I think about the nature of my craft. I use a machine to capture protons and imprint them permanently in a moment in time. This moment of sunlight through this window may happen in a similar fashion every day, but this moment is gone forever.
$1,250.00
Photography on archival paper (framed).
24x36"
Limited edition 1 of 10.
While traveling across Canada I fully came into a deeper understanding of our culture and our miss-steps. Miss-steps is a very light term to use when it concerns the genocide of a whole society and the intended eradication of the native way of life. I digress. When we value people we must value all of them, every part, through and through.
$1,250.00
Photography on archival paper (framed).
24x36"
Limited edition 1 of 10.
The most inspiring thing I've found in Toronto is the people. It's always been the people. Capturing native Torontonians in their natural habitat is a fascinating experience. Each one with a different day, a different life, and a different story to tell.
$1,250.00
Photography on archival paper (framed).
24x36"
Limited edition 1 of 10.
Lion's Gate Bridge in Vancouver on a warm grey spring afternoon. This is my take on a famous view of this bridge. I was considering the traffic and the people in their cars on this grey day and what magic makes them keep coming back to the city.
$1,250.00
Photography on archival paper (framed).
24x36"
Limited edition 1 of 10.
Sometimes a cool image just happens pass me on the street. This bike took my attention straight away against the sunlight. What makes a bike so inspiring? The places it's been and the adventures it's been part of.
$1,250.00
Photography on archival paper (framed).
24x36"
Limited edition 1 of 10.
Living in Toronto it's easy to think we live by the water. When I visited Vancouver I realized the difference between living on a lake and by the ocean. The ocean has stories and lives that touch the entire world. The ocean is more of our planet than land.