I’m very much inspired by childhood memories and images that can incorporate  transformative elements in my work.  It helps me stay connected with engaging subject matters, test various painting methods and imagery possibilities.  When it comes to my  photography, I feel the artist in me seeking out a photo as a starting point for a new creation!  On my trips to Perú,  I feel closer to my culture photographing a child or a person in traditional clothing, wearing rich colors or in an action that helps me complete the story.  As an artist, I am also passionate to help others learn and grow either through my art or my teaching.  I love teaching art to children because I admire playful ideas.  It’s amazing seeing students glow after developing their artwork!  My creative process allows me to communicate with objects or whatever catches my eye to make art and tell its story.  How fun is that?

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*Born in Perú, Gia is a local artist in Evergreen.  Mediums: Acrylic, Oil, Ink, Mixed Media, Photography. Her latest works have appeared in Cyclamens & Swords, (Un)Settled: A community art exhibition, Denver Art Museum: Denver’s Very Own Los Fridistas, Evergreen Center for the Arts, Evergreen Open Door Studios, Windsor Museum: Black and White Exhibition, Verum Ultimum Art Gallery: Abrazo Exhibition. Beauty Illuminated Exhibition. Windsor Museum: A Sense of the Past: Exploring Nostalgia Exhibition.