ARTWORKS
The surreal & magical worlds of Gabriela
By Jen Wead
GGabriela V
Valencia is an
artist, educato
from Ecuador
ed in the Tam
for almost a d
been involved
f i i
educator and violinist
Ecuador. She has lived
Tampa Bay area
decade, and has
involved in a spectrum
of artistic and educational
projects.
local art shows where she
met many wonderful people
who have inspired her.
After becoming a regular on
the art show circuit, Gabriela
opened her own art studio,
Gabriela Valencia Studio and
Gallery on St. Pete Beach.
There she displays her work,
as well as works and crafts
from other local artists. Her
studio offers a unique opportunity
for visitors to watch
the works while in progress
and interact with the artist.
Gabriela is known not
only for her art-work, but also for her outreach community
work of empowering and inspiring women to raise awareness
of their potential and importance in today’s society. Her artwork
has been featured internationally in private collections
and galleries, museums, magazines, newspapers and TV. She
most recently had a solo exhibit at Stageworks Theater, in
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ting artist in the Exquisite Corpse Games which takes place
“One of my main goals is
creatives share their work
with our community”. She
is part of the creative group
of the Tampa Bay Latin Film
Festival that will take place
Her different techniques
such as oil, acrylic and
pastels are the means to
construct surrealism, magic
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tual worlds. Gabriela traces
spaces with shapes and colors
in which the strength of
the sea, the richness of the
earth and human beings are
revealed in subtle ways with
special emphasis on the force
and sensibility of women.
Her gallery hosts First
Saturday Arty Night, taking
and September 7th. This is an
opportunity to explore her
gallery and take a look at the
collection of original art and craft work by local artists.
By stepping into her world at Gabriela Valencia Studio
and Gallery, you feel the beauty as much as you see it. You
are immediately immersed in a comfortable environment that
invokes the feeling of the sea. Experience it for yourself by
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