Time to work without interruption or distraction has long been the artist's prayer. No one ever expected that the prayer’s answer would come disguised as a destroying angel bringing our world, our society, our workplaces and families, to our knees. The fear, the grief, the concern, the powerlessness shut many creatives down. Many were unable to work and yet, many others were able to shake free of the angel’s paralyzing grip, refusing to succumb to the dread, loneliness and economic uncertainty. Many of us seized this time to be proactive, to be productive citizens gifting back the only truly meaningful treasure which is ours to give — our visual song.
This presentation consists of art created by GAGA artists during the Covid-19 pandemic and is our creative gift to you. I am very proud of our GAGA artists for the muscle, determination and tenacity they mustered. They simply soldiered on. I would especially like to thank Thelma Muraida for her dedication, time and talent she devoted to actualizing this effort as well as Dawn Marie Rae, Lyn Belisle and Pamela Ferguson for their contribution, bringing both the newsletter and online exhibition into being. Together we make a difference. Together we stand strong.
Sylvia Benitez
President /Founder GAGA
If you are interested in any of the work, please contact the artist through their GAGA Artist page.
"Pinch Of Magic" Mixed Media, 30 x 30 in. $ 400
"Same Page" Fiber, beeswax, sticks, photo transfer
"Honey" Oil, 12 x 12 SOLD
"Solitude" Oil, 22 x 28 x 1.5 in.
"Red River" Oil, 40 x 30 in.
"SOS" Acrylic on panel, 12 x 12 in. $ 300
"Boléro" Acrylic on canvas, 24 x 18 in. $ 250
Work in progress from a new portrait series Model: Rosalind Anderson Water media on Yupo, 60 x 66 in.
"Cave Dreams" Acrylic, 24 x 36 x 1.5 in. $ 500
"Distancing" Photograph, 8 x 10 in.
"Where the Guardians Reside" Acrylic on paper, 20 x 26 in. $425
"Just Dance" Acrylic, 12 x 12 x .5 in. $ 180
"Flower Gathering" Acrylic, 30 x 24 x 1.5 in. $ 325
"Ruminaciones" Oil on canvas, 40 x 30 in. $ 5000
"Cabbage Rose" Watercolor, 20 x 24 in. $ 435
"Vessel" Clay
"Upside Down Tree" Acrylic, paint stick and paper on paper, 22 x 24 in. $600
"A Troubled Teen TV Star" Oil on panel board, 6 x 6 in.
"Midnight Moonlight" Acrylic, 30 x 24 x 1.5 in. $ 600
"Untitled" Acrylic and paint marker on canvas, 45 x 45 in. $ 1000
"Dancing Has Not Been Cancelled" 100% cotton face mask with filter, 4 x 7 in. Proceeds go to GAGA and Planned Parenthood South Texas $ 75
"The Gilded Ones" Ink on panel, 18 x 24 in.
"Quinta de Marrocos, Portugal" Oil on board, 12 x 12 in. $ 900
"Backyard in Spring" Oil, 11 x 14 in. $ 200
"Interconnectedness" Mixed media on canvas, 48 x 48 in. $ 2500
"Departure" Acrylic on canvas, 36 x 23.75 x 1.5 in. $ 800
"En su presencia" Acrylic on board, 18 x 18 x 2 in.
"Mendocino #6" Oil on canvas, 12 x 12 in. $ 350
"Becoming Still" Mixed media on wood, 24 x 36 in. $3,200
"Floral Fantasy" Mixed media, 16 x 13 in. $ 150
"Stir-Crazy" Acrylic on canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5 in. $ 1200
"Covita Dolorosa" Watercolor, 32 x 26 in. $ 650
"Summer Fun" Ink resist watercolor, 11 x 14 in. $ 265
"Upstaged" Oil on canvas, 20 x 16 x .75 in. $ 950
"Unfurled" Pastel, 8 x 6 in.
"Covid-19 Separate Yet Together" Acrylic, 48 x 60 in.
"Jungle Musings" Mixed media collage on stretched canvas, 16 x 20 x .75 in. $ 325
"Punalu'u Water Lilies" Acrylic on paper, 15 x 22 in.
"Flower Dance Triptych" Digital media and oil on canvas, 24 x 48 x 1 in. $ 1150
"Inviting Chairs" Oil, 11 x 14 in. $ 385