01/09/2023
Gina Stanghellini
Ginastanghellini.com
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ABOUT GINA
Art has always been joy of mine. Ever since I can remember, I had something to color with in my hand. I made every surface around me my canvas. Portraying expression through different forms of art made me feel at home and centered. I grew up in the United States and Belgium. After high school, I continued my learning and furthered my training, crafting my techniques at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, California. I paint for others, I paint for myself, I paint because I truly enjoy hearing what my clients see and feel when they place my art piece on their wall. Yes, I have a process, that is my secret. Many of my paintings, for a moment I consider, done. However, as an artist, I ponder my composition and challenge myself to dig a little deeper. More times than not, each canvas has over 2 paintings underneath, that I did not truly deem complete. It's a process. Until, I feel this magical moment when I step back and see that it is truly finished and completed in its entirety. This is when it becomes art; observed & interpreted by others.
ON A PERSONAL LEVEL
About me... The honest hard truth, not about my art... but, who I am. Life is a challenging game we all play. Hardships are inevitable. I was diagnosed with breast cancer at the early age of 34. I spent 2 years of my life, fighting like a warrior. I stayed positive and stood tall every step of the way. Art, in many ways helped me express my true feelings. My artwork through this time became more of a personal therapy. Although, my diagnosis might have changed and dimmed my sparkle for a short period of time... My pieces became darker, lacked negative space and positive energy. Unfortunately, the results and the absorbed emotion of the viewer, was not the same essence I strive to achieve. So, I took this time for me. I did not accept commissioned work. After multiple treatments of chemotherapy, multiple surgeries and radiation; I am currently in remission as of September 17th, 2019. The art, I am currently creating is brighter, lighter, full of love, expression & screams positivity, more than EVER!
