Siamese

The Siamese series is inspired by the strong, yet flowing nature of Siamese fighting fish. Gabriela Gil started this body of work with the goal of giving art a more central role in her life, after working with Silicon Valley start-ups for almost a decade. Therefore, the whole series has evolved in parallel to the mental and emotional journey of pursuing a goal regardless of obstacles and difficulty. The colorful brushstrokes are meant to convey the vivacious and flowing nature of Siamese fighting fish; and, the meticulous metal patchwork is meant to resemble thousands of scales, but most importantly, the armor and strength of a warrior.

The initial part of the series was comprised of 19 paintings and 7 studies, and was presented in Gil's first solo exhibition in San Francisco, CA during the Fall of 2018. This marked an important milestone in her career, and the beginning of a new chapter in New York City. 

Since then, the artist has continued to build on the body of work based on new techniques and influences she's garnered along the way.