Gabriella Siley

My entire life has been under the spell of colors and light. From childhood, they have captivated me; I couldn't imagine studying anything other than art. The essence of life for me has always been the love of art, representing an alternative reality, an impulsive, free world.
Everything around me inspires me—anything the senses can grasp: the sight of nature and the built, artificial world, the music that lingers in the air, and even the faintest scent can trigger associations within me that eventually blossom into paintings.
I prefer working with oil, as it allows me to refine surfaces beautifully, giving them a soft, delicate, and emotionally rich depth. However, in different states of mind, I choose acrylic, which lets me create quick impressions and an expressive emotional landscape.

I was born in Budapest in 1980 and attended an art-focused high school before studying fine arts and digital media at university. Although my formal training is in book arts, I have worked as a graphic designer since 2010.
In recent years, painting has become an increasingly important part of my life, gradually taking precedence over graphic design.
As the mother of four wonderful children, life is always busy.
I’m grateful that through them, I...

Secondary School of Visual Arts,
University of Kaposvár, Faculty of Graphic and Visual Arts,
Visual Communication