ByGabrielle Modern Batik + Textile Art

Time to get creative again!

gabrielle — Wed, 02 May 2012 14:21:54 +0000

Our very first session was a blast and the energy in the room was fantastic! Check out the pictures! Its time to do all over again! Hope to see you there>

The Art Generator Sessions MAY 7 ** part of Loft404′s Motley Mondays Line-up **

Time to get creative again with The Art Generator!!

Monday May 7th, 2012
6.30-9.30pm
263 Adelaide St. W at Duncan St. (opposite the Fire Station)
Loft 404, 4th FloorCome after work, de-stress, bring your friends and get ready to generate some art!

Session Cost: $10
$5 w/ Student ID

Project: Paper Collage on paper

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A collage (From the French: à coller, to glue, French pronunciation: [kɔ.laːʒ]) is a work of formal art, primarily in the visual arts, made from an assemblage of different forms, thus creating a new whole.
A collage may sometimes include newspaper clippings, ribbons, bits of colored or hand-made papers, portions of other artwork or texts, photographs and other found objects, glued to a piece of paper or canvas. The origins of collage can be traced back hundreds of years, but this technique made a dramatic reappearance in the early 20th century as an art form of novelty.
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All materials provided. Art experience is not required!

~ Appetizers will be prepared by OMI Catering [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100003637916417]
~ Non-Alcoholic Refreshment Provided
~ Feel free to bring alcoholic beverages for Loft404′s Community Bar

~ Photography by Yannick Anton

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Presented by Gabrielle Lasporte in collaboration with Loft 404 – Ambrosia Hub as part of the Motley Mondays Lineup

Artists working together!

gabrielle — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 14:22:15 +0000

I love when artists work together for the greater good of art! Just a quick note today to say thank you to Marissa at Handmakers Haven for featuring The Art Generator sessions on her blog. Check out the post here!

Creativity! Here we come!

gabrielle — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 22:02:59 +0000

Caught up in the everyday, we forget about our most precious asset: creativity. It exists in all of us – whether you are an accountant, teacher, retailer or ever in the creative field. We just need to learn to tap back into it, get our hands dirty so that it inspires and regenerates us in our daily life.

This is why I have decided to start a fun new event
Introducing The Art Generator Sessions

The concept is simple. Every first monday evening of the month, we will create an art project just for the fun of it, to stretch our creative muscles. Projects will be completed within the evening and range from everything including printmaking, collage, straw painting, batik and lots more! Cost will be between $10-20 depending on the project and announced one week prior to the session. Most sessions will be on a drop in basis with the exception of when we have a guest instructor.

Come after work, de-stress, get creative, bring your friends and get ready to generate some art, crafts and ideas!

First event is Monday April 2nd, 2012 from 6.30-9.30pm. Sessions are Drop In but if you are interested – let us know so that we have enough art materials! Check out our page on Facebook and RSVP

SALE

gabrielle — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 21:26:54 +0000

I am making room for new artwork so have decided to apply a discount to all artwork 2009 and prior. If you are interested in any of my past works within my Women Portrait Series or Nature series please contact me

Here is a list of pieces available:
Check on the portfolio page to view the artwork

Original Artwork w/ 3″ White Mat and Black Frame
Ginger Lily 18×24 Modern Batik > was $600 now $475
Couché du Soleil 18×24 Modern Batik > was $600 now $475
Fire Lily 18×24 Modern Batik > was $600 now $475
Hisbiscus 18×20 Modern Batik > was $600 now $475
Hopeful 12×15 Modern Batik > was $350 now $225
Il est parti 12×15 Modern Batik > was $350 now $225
Selam 14×20 Modern Batik > was $500 now $375
Xania 14×20 Modern Batik > was $500 now $375
Kate 12×15 Modern Batik > was $350 now $225

Giclée on Canvas on 3″ thick Gallery Canvas
Fire Lily 18×24 Giclée > was $275 now $190
Ama 12×12 Giclée > was $150 now $90
Ginger Lily 12×12 Giclée> was $150 now $90

* I am also offering FREE delivery within the GTA. If you live outside the GTA, please contact me to get a quote for courier services. g.

Busy Bee

gabrielle — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 02:50:28 +0000

Its been a busy couple of months since the beginning of the year. I have been working on my design business relaunching my website and portfolio as well as doing a little rebrand. gxcentrik.com is now launched and fully operational. I still have lots of work to do but I can concentrate a bit more on my artwork! There’s lots to share but I will save that for the next post! g.

Music and Art

gabrielle — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:26:30 +0000

Its no coincidence that music and art are always together. One inspires the other. When I start working on a piece, I am always listening to soothing Baroque classical music or inspiring House music. It gets my creative juices flowing and lets my mind wander away from the every day worries so that I can create a beautiful piece of work.

I recently was asked to participate in an event called Vibe, an evening celebrating music and art. My artwork will be showcased Thursday December 15th at Locus 144 (Liberty Village, TO) with DJ sets as well as live music to inspire the audience. I am excited to present what is in my opinion, my best piece to date: SBTFly as well as 2 new pieces in a medium I seldom work in: Acrylic.

Its always nerve racking when presenting work but I can’t wait to see what the audience thinks of this new path I am taking! g

current inspirations

gabrielle — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:14:46 +0000

Recently I posted about being inspired by a photo of a Masai woman wearing a traditional necklace. This sparked my piece SBTFly, which I will officially be presenting at Vibe on December 15th. It seems that the inspiration has not left me as I am currently slightly obsessed about the repetitive patterns of colour as well as the dot effects which is very present in Australian Aboriginal art. See below for some images that have gotten my creative juices flowing lately. g

photos courtesy of:
http://www.maasai-association.org/art.html
http://www.didgeswedoo.com.au/aboriginals.html
http://www.actnow.com.au/Opinion/Australian_Indigenous_art_at_risk.aspx

A bit of culture for my weary soul

gabrielle — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 18:57:33 +0000

Its been a longtime since I’ve posted. I have been busy with my graphic design business and also took a trip to my country of birth, la douce France.

Most of the time that I visit, I am usually busy running around visiting and catching up with my family. This time, I made a point of visiting some historical monuments to soak in a bit of culture and history.

My first day in Paris and we were already off to visit Notre Dame de Paris – contemplating the beautiful architecture while eating a crêpe is definitely recommended. I can’t help but think of the many events that have happened there – good and bad. Can you believe that the cathedral is going to be 850 years old in 2012? My pictures really don’t do justice to the space and the hushed feeling of it all.

The next day was my visit to the Louvre. My first time there, we had already mapped online our tour of the museum’s greatest works notably Venus de Milo, the Mona Lisa and works by Michelangelo. This was quite handy because truthfully the museum is too big to be able to see it all in one day. It is also very busy with visitors from around the world. Being an avid portraiture artist, I was awed by the Renaissance artists – especially with the details involved in the pieces. Being there was inspiring – not only be because of the many beautiful pieces displayed there but also the sheer awesomeness of the Louvre itself. Once the royal palace of the Kings of France, the craftsmanship, beautiful marble staircases, the countless ceiling frescoes and intricate tiling was a sight to behold. Every glance contained beauty.

Being originally from Lyon, this is where I spent the majority of my vacation. In between eating some very good home cooking, I visited 2 sites. The Basilica of Fourvière and the medieval city of Perouges, about 30 mn from Lyon.

Fourvière holds a close place to my heart. I have been coming to the Basilica since I was a little girl. My mother had her first communion there and my grandmother speaks of the many events she has attended. It is truly the symbol of Lyon (my favourite city in all of France!) Every time I visit the Basilica, I always notice something different – something that inspires me in my own art. This time around, I focused on the countless frescoes on the walls and on the floor – all beautifully done in mosaics. I have used mosaics in my artwork many times – putting my spin on it by doing it with fabric instead of glass/stone.

Rather than give you a complete historical overview – I would urge you to read up on it . Hopefully this will incite you to visit this beautiful city also known as the gastronomy capital of France. Not to be missed!

Pérouges is another place that I went too when I was younger. I remember day trips there with my grandparents and my uncles. It was on my list to see – first because I love history and secondly i wanted to see if it was anything like I had remembered. Pérouges is thought to have been founded by Gallic Settlers and can trace its roots back to the 1100s. I really appreciated visiting this village. It gives an insight to life in the middle ages and also how it has adapted to the modern age and being an avid historian, I am always amazed at the architecture they were able to achieve given their means.

My trips to France are usually very sentimental and this one was no different. It usually is when you are seeing the majority of your family every 2-3 years. You see everyone aging in blocks rather slowly and spend a lot of time listening to your elders talk about their life within the city, reminiscing about life in general. But my weary soul always needs to come back. These are my roots and make me realize what is important.
Here are some snapshots of my time there – hopefully they will be an inspiration to you. g

Notre Dame de Paris

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Le Louvre

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La Basilique Fourviére

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Pérouges

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September Workshop

gabrielle — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 21:10:22 +0000

Another workshop done ! check out the pictures from that day!
Thanks to Christine and Ben for a great session and the positive feedback!

New Artwork added to Portfolio

gabrielle — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 03:03:33 +0000

I have posted some new abstract work that I worked on this winter/spring.
Please have a look at my updated Portfolio
I previously discussed my thoughts on abstract in a March post entitled: Abstract-ism

Would love to hear your thoughts on the end product! g