Gabrielle Benzio
The images I make are an external development of myself. My creative process allows my adult self to reconnect with my inner child. I use the creative process often to lift my spirits, which is why I incorporate a variety of colors, as well as a touch of playfulness and experimentation. As a multidisciplinary artist with many interests, my work touches upon many different topics. I tend to approach each material and subject matter with curiosity and care. I often gravitate towards depicting living things, such as plants, animals, and humans. I am ever evolving as a creative and as a human.
"Duplicated Self," 2018, pastel on paper, 5' x 5'.
“Symbols of Me,” 2018, pastels on paper, 3’ x 4’.
“Escaping, Reflecting, Consciousness,” 2021, oil paint on canvas, 3’ x 4’.
“Shell from Anzio, Italy,” 2021, oil paint on canvas, 2’ x 3’.
“October Squash,” 2021, oil paint on canvas, 2’ x 3’.
“Mandala,” 2019, ink and glitter on coffee filter, 2’ x 2’.
“Views of the Dome from Pamphili – Test Print 1,” 2021, woodcut print on paper, 12” x 18”.
“Ash’s Childhood Bear,” 2021, oil paint on canvas, 2’ x 3’.
“Looking out from Villa Borghese,” 2021, pencils on sketchbook paper, 12” x 18”
“Teddy,” 2021, oil paint on canvas, 2’ x 3’.
“Propagation,” 2021, oil on canvas, 2’ x 3’.
“Energy Flow – The History of Earth,” 2021, intaglio acid-etch printmaking: ink on paper, 12” x 24”.
“Celebration,” 2021, oil paint on canvas, 2’ x 3’.
“Play,” 2020, sewn pillow with hand dyed fabric, embroidery, appliqué and embellishment, 1’ x 1’.
“Substance Abuse,” 2019, plaster, clay, paint, glue. 10” x 30”.
“Near Vatican City,” 2021, ink on paper, 12” x 18”.
“Views of the Dome from Pamphili – Artist’s Proof,” 2021, woodcut print on paper, 12” x 18”.
“Skull,” 2021, oil paint on canvas, 2’ x 3’.
“Feminine Masculine,” 2018, acrylic on canvas, 8” x 12”.
“Elements of Life,” 2018, collaged materials, pencil, 8.5” x 11”.
Gabrielle Benzio
Art Therapy ‘22
Instagram @gigibenzio
Gabrielle, better known as Gigi, is a senior Art Therapy major, with a minor in psychology at Temple University. She was raised in Doylestown, Pennsylvania and has been living in Philadelphia since starting at Temple in 2018. Her favorite creative mediums are painting, collage, drawing with pastels, ceramics, and fibers. She enjoys hands on learning and experimenting. Gigi is an aspiring art therapist who feels called to help others through her passion for both art and psychology. She is passionate about extending the accessibility of mental health care and eliminating the stigma that comes with asking for help. In her free time, she enjoys doing anything outside, listening to music, trying new foods, and being a mom to her 7 year old cat, Cali, and lots of house plants.
