Gabriela is a visual artist and violinist, passionate about arts and culture advocacy. Originally from Guayaquil, Ecuador.
Owner of Gabriela Valencia Studio and Gallery at St. Pete Beach, Florida from 2013 to 2020. Currently she is teaching art, music to elementary and middle school, always able to come up with ideas that will take the arts to a different level for the good of the society.
Gabriela’s artwork has been featured in private collections and galleries, art centers, museums, magazines, newspapers in Ecuador and Florida, USA. Among other female artists in Athens, Greece.
As well, she has been involved in a spectrum of multidisciplinary artistic, educational and cultural projects with local and international collectives and nonprofit organizations. Music education, the arts and community work are the foundation of her career.
At the present time Gabriela is developing COLLAGE, an Artistic and Social Project for immigrants living in the Tampa Bay Area.
“My art finds real meaning when I connect with the dreams of others”
Artist Statement:
In my artistic practice, I employ a diverse range of mediums, including oil, pastels, acrylics, and mixed media techniques. Through a meticulous exploration of textures, color scheme, shadows, and highlights, I strive to achieve a rich finish that enhances the overall creative process. My style reflects imaginary realism and figurativism. I have been substantially influenced by my Latin-American origin, magical realism movement, surrealism and visionary art.
My creative process is characterized by an intuitive flow, followed by in-depth research into the subjects that captivate me. I delve into analogies, metaphors, and symbolisms, allowing my style to embody a fusion of imaginary realism and a subconscious quest for connection with reality.
I aim to touch the audience’s awareness developing a connection with the art piece hopefully to catalyze from an abstract idea a call to action to bring about change in a more humane (empathetic) direction. Through my work, I aim to spotlight the gift of womanhood, weaving a visual narrative that celebrates resilience and echoes the profound beauty of the human spirit.
Memberships: Local membership: Member WADA at https://www.warehouseartsdistrictstpete.org/Member-Blog/9379014
International Membership: CAN at https://www.community-arts.net/network-map
Volunteer work: Nicerfl Organization, Love Without Borders for Refugees in Need, Pinellas Park Orchestra and Tampa Bay Latin Film Festivals.
Gabriela Valencia 
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