It is the goal of Small Ritual Coffee Society to encourage and promote local artists in their pursuit of creating and exhibiting quality, original art work. Small Ritual also wants to give the local community opportunities to enjoy good, local art, meet the artist behind the art, and learn about the story behind the artist’s works. We also seek to enrich and beautify the coffee shop itself.
For the month of Semptember 2010, we’re displaying the creative works of Gabrielle Greig. Join us for Gabrielle’s spotlight focus from 7:00-10:00pm on Saturday September 18th to learn more about the stories and process behind her art.
Gabrielle’s artist statement:
I was born and raised near Vienna, Austria, where I started my first formal art training in oil painting.
Over time, I became acquainted with and experienced in a variety of mediums. After moving to Canada, it took about 12 years before I was able to finally pursue my life long dream of establishing myself as an artist and taking time to paint.
I love to experiment. In my paintings, you will find a variety of styles and techniques, most of which will show my commitment to bold, vibrant colors and textures.
Experience with several local art groups led to a preference for acrylics: I find this to be the most accommodating medium for experimentation. I paint many different subjects but repeatedly find myself drawn to forest and garden scenes and foreign landscapes. Some of my inspiration comes from European travel and experience.
As long as I can remember I have been fascinated by the prospect that with every fresh canvas the Artist has opportunity to produce a new and unique creation.
I also work as a professional face-painter and balloon artist, known as “Mrs. Picasso”and “Balloonia the Clown” specializing in face and body painting for both private and coroporate events.
I am a member of Arts West and the South Delta Artist’s Guild and offer private Arts classes from Kindergarten to Grade 6.
Creating art is therapy for life. I hope you enjoy my art.
“Artist Biography.” Gabrielle Greig. http://www.mrspicasso.com/ggpaintings.htm.
