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Gabriella D’Abreau was born and raised in Trinidad. She studied for her BFA in Illustration at St John’s University, NY, graduating with highest honors in May 2010. Prior to completing her degree she attended Holy Name Convent (Port- Of -Spain, Trinidad), completing both her C.X.C examinations and Cambridge A’level examinations, the latter of which earned her a National Scholarship from the government of Trinidad. Gabriella has also won several awards, including an award for her artwork in the St. John’s University Art Department Student Show in 2009. In 2010 Gabriella interned at the prestigious ‘Society of Illustrators’ (New York) in order to increase her experience in the field of illustration.
Gabriella considers herself an illustrator, designer and fine artist and is interested in exploring a multitude of artistic practices including experimenting with various techniques and media. Although well versed in modern digital media such as Adobe Photoshop, Gabriella still considers herself a traditional based artist. She enjoys getting messy and having a direct discourse with the media and substrate. Although Gabriella’s work incorporates a variety of themes, techniques and media, much of her work is done using acrylic paint and to a lesser extent a combination of watercolor, gouache, ink, pens, markers and/or colour pencil.

Gabriella’s current body of work and current interests aesthetically are grounded on female-based themes; ranging from concepts of Mother Nature, perceptions of femininity, the societal implications and expectations of the female as well as personal expressive, experience based work. Gabriella intends to have her first solo exhibit in September- October 2012 at the Art Society of Trinidad and Tobago.