Joyce Gabiou

My media is water media and collage. I currently do non-objective work using a limited palette of color and texture. My journey is self-discovery through dreams and memories.

I find subject matter is sometimes secondary to the tools that I use. Color, shape and design are what guide me toward completion of a piece of work.

My style has changed immensely, from realism to abstract over the years, attributed to constant study, passion and attention to my art. I have studied with many well-known national and international artists.

Throughout my art career, I have received multiple awards of merit and excellence and my work is included in the Preston Haskell contemporary art collection and private as well as corporate collections.

An article, “Beyond the Brush”, was featured in the Watercolor Artist magazine’s April 2009 issue.

My work is also included in North Light Book , “A Walk Into Abstracts-Vol. II”, published by Sue St. John.

Brian Sherwin, National Art Critic - Comments: "Gabiou's artwork is powerful. The works I viewed offer the perfect balance between being bold and soft --they come together well." Sherwin added, "Her methods are solid. I'm truly impressed."

Joyce has studied in the U.S. and Europe with many well known artists.

She has been teaching mixed media and experimental painting for about 20 years.

SOLO and TWO PERSON SHOWS
July 2019 - Ponte Vedra Library - Featured Artist
May 2019 - Omni Plantation Art Guild - Guest Artist
May 2019 - Players by the Sea - Featured Artist
Oct. - Dec. 2017 - Jacksonville Intl. Airport Featured Artist, "Joyful Abstractions"
Sept./Oct. 2016 "Earth, Sea & Sky" - Featured Artist at First Street Gallery, Neptune Beach, FL.
Oct. 2014      JWS Artist of the Year, one person show along with JWS Fall Juried Show, Ponte Vedra Cultural Center
Mar. 2014      FSCJ North Campus, Jacksonville, FL, "Contemporary Florals"
Oct. 2013       Cultural Center of Ponte Vedra Beach, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
"Form and Feelings" - with Richard McRae
Oct. 2013       Marketplace Gallery - Jacksonville, "Contemporary Expressions"
Jan. Feb '13   Mezzaluna Restaurant - Neptune Beach, FL
Jan 2012       Atlantic Beach Center for the Arts,                       "The Road Less Traveled" - Featured Artist.
Oct 2011       Bella Sera/Corse Gallery - with Larry Jon Davis.