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Audrey E. Gabrielson1970s Feminist San Francisco Abstract Expressionist Figurative (Two Sided)1976
1976
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Vivid and evocative feminist abstract expressionist figurative painting of woman and the many facets of her life, represented by multiple female figures engaged in various activities throughout the chaotic and colorful abstract expressionist canvas, by Audrey E. Gabrielson (American, 1932-2018), 1976. Verso has an abstract portrait with signature. Unframed. Image size: 29.75"H x 31.50"W
Audrey Gabrielson was an artist, poetess, sculptor, whom lived in San Francisco. She was born in Canada in 1932 and drew, colored, modeled in clay when very young. She studied at Reed College, Portland, studying with famous West Coast artist, Louis Bunce. in San Francisco she painted with artists Cucaro, Alexander E. Anderson, and Raymond Howell. She had shown in North Beach, Modesto, Gualuala Hotel, Sausalito, Abbey Party Rents (S.F.) and many more. She had ongoing exhibits at Alberta Art, Red Deer and Uglies, Lacombe. Her art was collected by national and international collectors such as authors C.Y. Lee (“Flower Drum Song”), Alfred Coppel (“34 East”); musical promoter, Ilka Pardinas, FLY, Los Angeles. Additionally, she worked in bronze, studying under S.F. sculptor C.B. Johnson. Her art was influenced and inspired by German Expressionists, Van Gogh, Lautrec, Picasso, Klimpt, Schiele, Tamayo, Conners, Park – and many more.
Obituary:
Born in Alberta, Canada, Audrey passed away at her home in San Francisco's Bernal Heights neighborhood, surrounded by loved ones. Gabrielson was an artist, poet, sculptor, photographer, muse and an integral part of the San Francisco art scene of the late 1950s to late 1970s. She was a friend and contemporary of artists such as Benny Bufano, Jean Varda, Pascal Cucaro, Alfonso Pardinas, Alexander E. Anderson, Charles Dawkins, Raymond Howell, Leonard Cahn and more. Her paintings have hung in San Francisco, in locations such as the famous Hungry I, as well as Modesto, Gualala, Berkeley, and Sausalito. A collection of her paintings are on permanent exhibition at Alberta Art in Red Deer and Uglies in Lacombe, Canada.
Gabrielson's interest in art began at a young age. She drew, modeled in clay, and studied art by correspondence and began winning honors. Her introduction to oils began with a Canadian Indian instructor and later continued at Reed College in Portland, Oregon where she studied under the famous West Coast artist, Louis Bunce. She also worked in bronze, studying under San Francisco sculptor C.B. Johnson.
After retiring from a career as a Secretary of the Courts for the San Francisco Superior Court, she dedicated herself to her art, focusing on oils, acrylics, watercolors, and photography.
A lover of all of the arts, Gabrielson had a passion for gems and minerals and was very involved with the San Francisco Gem and Mineral Society. She held season tickets for the San Francisco Ballet and Opera for many decades, in addition to regularly attending local and independent artists exhibitions and installations, touring bands and musicians, and other performances in and around San Francisco.
Published in San Francisco Chronicle on Feb. 10, 2019
- Creator:Audrey E. Gabrielson (1932 - 2018, American)
- Creation Year:1976
- Dimensions:Height: 29.75 in (75.57 cm)Width: 31.5 in (80.01 cm)Depth: 0.33 in (8.39 mm)
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- Condition:Professionally cleaned; upper right corner stabalized and retouched.
- Gallery Location:Soquel, CA
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