Please introduce yourself and briefly describe your art.
Hello, I’m Gia, and I create abstract mixed media textured work. I also have a clothing line featuring my art images.
What led you to be an artist and to share your art in Auburn Old Town Gallery?
My mother was an artist. I was surrounded by art and creating art daily as a child. However, my path was performing arts initially, and only later in life (midlife “awakening”!) did I determine visual art as one of my paths. In 2012 I began creating art as an adult for the first time, initially focused on realistic, representative acrylic paintings. In 2018 I began to transition to abstract art; it’s really an adventure! Images are “revealed” as I create. I rarely know where I’m going when I start a piece. I love creating!
Where are you originally from?
I grew up in Georgia from age 5-16.
What did you want to be when you were younger?
I wanted to be an actor. I have a performance degree from an acting conservatory.
Tell us about a compliment that you’ve received that you’re most proud of.
I have been extremely blessed to have my art selected by the Auburn Symphony for their programs. I’ve met so many wonderful people! After a recent concert, a concertgoer reached out to me via email and purchased one of my original pieces, the one chosen for the Auburn Symphony’s “Symphonic Sorcery”.
What’s one thing that has made you smile recently?
When someone loves a piece of art so much, they have to own it. I only wish I could witness this each time personally!
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Read Gia’s previous interview here.
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