GINA RAPHAELA ART

I am a self-taught, abstract painter, influenced by my bold and vibrant Sicilian heritage. From Fellini films to the deep red sauces of my grandmother’s cooking, my art is a color-filled memory reflecting passionate expression.

The seeds of my paintings come from my dreams – rich metaphors of saturated color and beauty. My creative process begins with an open heart - void of thought process or having to figure anything out. I attempt to create from my most vulnerable state: accepting the unknown.

 

It is my intent to allow the viewer the same freedom – never imposing a specific state of mind but rather to clear the space for them to enter their own imagination.

Technically, I move from my sleeping dreams to awakened stillness, then to the canvas, and ultimately, to the resin where I blowtorch the glassy, dream-like coating over the painting - coming full circle - back to the dream.


Gina Raphaela | 323-810-6227 | gina@ginaraphaela.com | sales@ginaraphaela.com