Today we’d like to introduce you to Gabby Lowery
Gabby , we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
Well, my creativity and artistry are heavily influenced by my passion, community, and desire to create a positive impact for women of all generations to trust their intuition by following their dreams. However, I got started with art when I was a kid. I remember entering school art competitions because I was always drawing and my teachers and peers encouraged me to submit my work. I could have never guessed that years later my hobby would progress so much. I simply love creating and painting is therapeutic, allowing me to mute the world around me, process my emotions and communicate through my work. It has changed the way I view the world by giving me a lens that allows me to see beauty in things, people and environments and cement our collective experiences. My art has brought me closer to my community by being able to paint for them, with them and opening doors and introducing me to like-minded creatives that live through their expressions. My goal is to continue to build and uplift my community to seize any barriers that prevent women and artists from pursuing their passions. Sometimes it is easier to follow a safer career even when you know it is not your true calling/purpose. However, I strive to continue to paint and create in hopes that others know it’s okay to take risks by doing what we love. I think it is often when we step outside of our comfort zone by walking into the unknown that we feel the most alive, aligned and compelled to make a greater impact.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
Absolutely not!…lol… but I wouldn’t trade it for anything in the world. I think the biggest challenge for my creativity is trying to navigate remaining consistent and relevant on social media. I didn’t go to school and study fine arts or anything like that, for the most part my work has been created through trial and error and just years of practice. However, I know to gain the exposure I know my art deserves- the source is social media. Don’t get me wrong, I am so grateful for the creatives I’ve been able to connect with in Atlanta, especially since I’m a Charlotte native. Every creative I’ve met has been nothing less than just dope individuals, connecting me to opportunities and giving me tools, resources and knowledge to elevate my work. However, I have a big dream for my work and I know that it requires all the exposure I can get and truthfully one of the best ways to have that exposure is through media.
So, yeah….
Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
I’m probably more well-known for my newspaper paintings, especially since they have a very special nostalgic feel to them. I often use mixed media combining newspaper and oil paint to create my work. The newspaper allows me to highlight current events and information, I then paint a portrait of relevant artists on top of the articles. I use these materials and this process to create a visual aid that allows viewers to gravitate to some of their favorite musicians, artists and creatives while reading articles that reflect themes, ideologies and topics that are/were related to their artistry. Sometimes it’s not what is being said but how you say it that truly gets the message across. Each portrait I paint is of someone that most people can relate to through their music and art. These are the people we listen to and feel a connection with even without knowing them personally, therefore, the articles become a little more interesting to viewers and worth paying attention to. The reason I use these mediums is because Art has a way of painting a picture and evoking emotions without words. While words complement art by making it clear what is occurring and the emotions that are intended to be evoked. While most of us don’t read newspapers anymore, my pieces tend to be a great conversation starter as people normally read the articles and express their feelings about the selected articles and how it relate to the artists
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.artbyglow.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artbyg.low/
