Gabriela Gomez-Misserian is a visual artist based in Charleston, South Carolina.

My studio work imbues slow living with whimsy, familiarity, and warmth. What does it mean to take the time to slow down, stop, listen, and connect with the natural world? I embrace imperfection, movement, and curiosity in my practice, allowing the first few quick gestures to guide the direction and heart of each painting and drawing. Expressive and wonky lines vibrate with movement and character, and paintings and drawings reinterpret my personal memories of moving through verdant Southern gardens, native coastal ecosystems, farmers’ markets, and historic Charleston neighborhoods.

Ecological knowledge, environmental stewardship, and native gardening are a wellspring of inspiration in the studio, and my garden and the Lowcountry landscape are incubators for creativity. A large part of my practice is to learn and connect with the land around me, to know the names of the plants, birds, butterflies, and tidal creeks in order to understand them better. I tap into the energy, light, growth, and wildness of the places I’ve called home, and make a love letter to the land.

Inquire About My Work

gmisserian@gmail.com