Gigi Barrett

Born and raised in Bushwick, Brooklyn, I am moved by the bleakness of New York City of the 70's with its haunting Black, White and Grays. I believe that most of my best work is in charcoal, stressing the lines, flaws, light and shadows of my environment. Even my bright acrylic work has definitive characteristics one might see in a sketch.
At least 10% of all proceeds will be donated to specific charities. All works inspired by Clydene Spencer Forbush photos will be donated to Sweetbeau Horses, dedicated to rescue of Onaqui wild horses. All works inspired by Gary Odell photos will be donated to Salt River Horse Management Group. All other works sold will be donated to Beech Brook Equine Rescue.

My influences are first and foremost, my grandfather and uncle. Both were accomplished artists who gave me the means and encouragement to express myself as well as being my worst critics. My inspiration comes from everywhere and everything around me.

Although primarily a commissioned portrait artist, I have recently had an obsession with fantasy expressing my voice in pencil, charcoal, water, oil and acrylic

My professional experience began by freelance consulting to various individuals, groups and local non profit organizations in Bushwick, Brooklyn.
1989 through 1994 Taught various classes in drawing and water color through New York State Council on the Arts programs.
1996 to present- Individually commissioned work, primarily portraits.
2013 to present- since moving to Stamford in 1995, most of my work has been individually commissioned.
Works displayed in local venues such as Atria Darien, Darien Bank and Trust and Darien Rowayton Bank
2014 Thank You Connecticut Artist-Juried Show
2014 and 2015 Participated in Stamford ArtWalk-Juried
2014 Started Blue Eyed Dingo, a company specializing in one of a kind, original works created by Gigi Barrett and other non-conformist artists.
2015 Finalist in Williams Prize National Award for emerging artists-Juried Show
2015 and 2016- Artists on Grove Street organizing Committee.
2016 Named Best Gifts for 2016 in Connecticut Magazine
2017 Solo Show at Atria Darien “Nature and Me-Air, Land and Sea”
2017 Participating artist in Stamford Art Association 18th Annual Marine Show-Juried Show
2017 Participating artist in Ferguson Library- Art In the Environment-Juried Show
2017 Partici...