Artist Biography

Gabrielle has lived in Calgary most of her life, initially emigrating from Italy. Being rooted in European culture and living in Canada have given her a bi-cultural context and have equally contributed to her self-identity. The push and pull of two cultures have been constant in her life and have developed a unique critical perspective of both. Gabrielle is currently completing a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with a major in Visual Studies at the University of Calgary.

Patterns of Singapore

In my artistic journey, I strive to bridge the representational and the abstract. By deconstructing organic and human made forms and patterns, I combine what I see and what is hidden to create ambiguity between the familiar and unknown. Taking everyday objects and landscapes out of context and re-imagining them in abstract compositions helps me view and represent my surroundings in unique ways. I am a multi-disciplinary artist and enjoy combining various media to explore the interplay and layering effects they create.