Otilia V Gaidos

Artist Statements

“Real artistic expression--like real love--is timeless and knows no obstacles. It speaks soul's language without filters, its flowing tune and seductive rhythm permanently invade veins like a mad, incurable virus. Nothing overpowers these two items. Both touch the most tumultuous, enigmatic chords of one's sensibilities in a frighteningly similar, raw way. Defeat happens when the items in question are unauthentic as in the case of the games played by unevolved human vibrations.” (Otilia Gaidos, 10/20/2020)

“Yes, artistic expression--be that literature, fine art, performing arts or music--is love. And, love? What is love? Love is beauty, said Socrates. And, beauty? What is beauty? Beauty is truth, Socrates said. Art is truth. It's liberating to be truthful to ourselves and embrace love rather than fear. Truth liberates.” (Otilia Gaidos, 01/07/2023)

“When I was about 11, I began realistic oil painting on plywood and made the transition to canvas by age 15. I later switched to abstract work and have been focusing exclusively on abstract expressionism. Abstract expressionism is my way of expressing thoughts and feelings. My art brings abundant joy, relaxation and fulfillment to me because it offers me the c...

MA, Master of Arts in Diplomacy & International Relations, Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ, USA, 2002

BA, Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a minor in French, Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA, USA, 1997

July 5, 2017: Guest Artist at Rivershore Ln. Plaza Patio Party, Eagle, ID

May - December 2017: Foothills Family Medicine, Boise, ID

April - May 2017: Frame Works, Eagle, ID

March - April 2011: Borders Cafe, Redmond, WA

Nov 2010 - Feb 2011: Park Pub, Seattle, WA

May - June 2010: Miro Tea, Seattle, WA

June - July 2009: Daniel Smith Art, Redmond, WA

1993 – 2003: Bus station mural, Bellevue, WA