Artist Biography

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Visual Studies, 3rd year.

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

Black and Red Reflections

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.