ABOUT THE ARTIST
A na ielle Baker’s interest in art began at age 10, and continued through high school. Over the years, Gabrielle was educated at the Art Student League, Fiorello LaGuardia High School of Music and Art, Parsons School of Design and Fordham University. After a decadeslong career in the healthcare field, her passion for art was reignited 30+ years later. She paints abstracts inspired by metals and minerals with the understanding that abstracts “defy reality.” Baker has shared that, “metals and minerals are the most diverse elements on earth. Their metaphysical benefits for self-awareness, self-healing, and selfdevelopment are coming into sharp focus.” They fall into two categories: Metallurgy – metals and combinations of metals which are called alloys, and Mineralogy – any substance categorized as a mineral. Her goal is always to express on canvas the essence of the substance or element rather than depict a realistic portrayal. She relies heavily on color and layering to create the illusion of depth and dimension, and now utilizes polymers and other media to give the abstracts a more realistic appearance. Gabrielle’s success has led to several solo exhibitions at Kente Royal Gallery in Harlem, NY, as well as participation in numerous prestigious art shows and exhibitions at venues like The Harlem Fine Art Show, Heath Gallery, Studio Montclair, and Montclair Art Museum.
