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Gabrialle Hunt
Gabrialle Hunt was born in Washington, D.C. and grew up in Prince George’s County, Maryland. It was in these areas that she developed a love for art as she was enrolled in art programs in school as early as kindergarten. Since then, she has studied and experimented with drawing, sculpture, printmaking, and photography before finding the most fulfillment with painting. She has also been shaped directly by her environment; having access to diverse people, cultures, and art has enabled her to learn to be open to ideas no matter where they may come from.
Ultimately, it is important to Gabrialle to represent black American artists, specifically females, and to create artwork they can find relatable. She finds most of her inspiration in movies and music and finds ways to incorporate her own life to tell a story. She enjoys using the human form to embody emotions and ideas in a slightly surreal or abstracted point of view and uses bold colors and engaging compositions to create atmospheres that aren’t completely realistic while still keeping some elements of reality.
Many people use art as a tool for healing and coming together. It is Gabrialle’s goal to find ways to spread optimism and joy to as many people as possible through art.
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Artist Style: Visual Art: Figurative, Portraiture; Surrealism
Artist Medium: Acrylic
Artist Statement of Work
Tell us about your work (style, approach, philosophy, subject and/or theme):
All of my paintings begin with emotion. I personify them with figurative images mixed with elements of realism and surrealism. I use a mix of concentrated details contrasted by simplicity to amplify certain aspects and create a daydreamy atmosphere. By playing with expected dimensions and perspectives, I intend to connect the viewer to a world that feels familiar but still interesting to explore.
My focus has been painting, but other mediums have formed my technique. My time spent in photography allowed me to develop a strong appreciation for building composition. Printmaking, specifically linocut, taught me to refine details I want to stand out and to use negative space thoughtfully. Drawing has remained the basis of my process as I build my paintings the same way I sketch. I find it necessary to be open to experimentation to evolve. By translating figurative ideas to literal images, it is my hope to create art that unites viewers through shared experiences.
