b. 1994, Washington D.C.

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The artist grew up in Caracas, Venezuela.

A self-taught artist often left alone to his own devices and one who understood certain limitations of the Caribbean region in which he lived in; it was during this time in his formative years where he developed a lifelong passion for learning & teaching himself about the craft of drawing and the powerful nature of art.

Gabriel decided to pursue his aspirations of becoming an artist by moving back to the United States in 2015. It is then that the city of Nashville assumes the role of the artist’s new home, where he continues to develop his artistic practice to this day.

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“Echoing the artistic landscape of the Latin American region, the blending of reality with the world of dreams serves as backdrop in the artist’s work. Magical elements permeate the paintings and act as catalysts and storytelling devices that allow Gabriel to speak of his own personal experiences, memories and aspirations.

As a Venezuelan American, the artist has always thought of himself as a foreigner. It is this feeling of the unfamiliar and unknown which the work seeks to explore. The work is also an exercise in portraying the process of transmutation and change as a result of the dislocating nature of immigration while providing solace and respite to the artist and those receptive to the work.”