Gina Love

We’re all aware of the stereotype of a tortured artists, and I definitely embody this spirit. I developed this mind-set from a young age after being bullied throughout school. I’m not sure if it is due to being bullied, or just my psychological make up but I would say that for most of my life I have never felt like I fitted in. In fact, I would say I have quite an odd perspective on the world. This, and the constant struggle against society’s ‘norm’ is at the core of my practice. I have a preoccupation with exploring notions of beauty and superficial aesthetics and how the environments we occupy can disturb us.
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I have suffered with Depression and Anxiety for a long time, and my studio practice allows me to deal with these thought processes. I would love for the legacy of my artwork to raise awareness of these mental health issues.
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I have learned that people don't know what to do when someone is not ok. I've heard 'she'll grow out of it', 'she' get over it', 'she's just laying it on', 'she's just moaning'. I remember feeling particularly hopeless and turning to my doctor only for them to be dismissive and say 'oh just get a hobby, Go for a walk'.

I discovered a collection of artists I could relate to when I was 19. I ha...

University of Plymouth Fine Art Painting and Printmaking

Collaborative Painting - RWA
February 2019

Collaborative Painting - RWA
August 2018


Collaborative Painting - Centrespace Gallery
May 2018

The Discerner Magazine
November 21, 2017 - January 20th, 2018

Simply Abstract - solo exhibition
Kingfisher Space
October 2017- January 2017
 
48 Hours; Natural World
44AD artspace
June 21, 2017 - July 3rd, 2017
 
Group Exhibition - Simply Abstract
HLS Gallery
March 1, 2017 - March 11, 2017
 
Group Exhibition - Untitled
HLS Gallery
Feb. 15, 2017 - Feb. 25, 2017

48 Hours; Track
44AD artspace
Feb. 9, 2017 - Feb. 19, 2017

Artvent
CNB Gallery
Dec. 1, 2016 - Dec. 25, 2016

The Shoulds
Christmas Steps Gallery
Oct. 24, 2016 - Oct. 31, 2016

The Brick Lane Paint Connection with Martin Raskovsky
Centrespace Gallery
Sept. 9, 2016 - Sept. 14, 2016

Upfest
July 24, 2016 - July 24, 2016

Collaborative Painting Upfest
July 23, 2016 - July 23, 2016

Painting and Prosecco
Bell Selsley
July 3, 2016 - July 30, 2016

Call for Artists
Le Dame Gallery
July 1, 2016 - Jan. 13, 2017

ART IN MIND; TRUE COLOURS
The Brick Lane Gallery
June 9, 2016 - June 19, 2016

TCPUK
Kings Weston House
May 27, 2016 - May 27, 2016

ART IN MIND; REVISITED
The Bric...