MEET THE ARTIST

Gaby Paterno is an Italian-American Multimedia Artist, from Hoboken, New Jersey and Westerly, Rhode Island; whose practice operates at the intersection of Fine Art, narrative storytelling, and functional design. She specializes in the creation of Wearable Art, transforming luxury textiles and leather goods into one-of-a-kind visual stories; creating her own version of a (time)capsule wardrobe.

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A graduate of the University of Rhode Island with a dual focus in Marketing and Fine Arts, Gaby’s work is underpinned by a deeper understanding of visual communication and brand identity.​ She has been the recipient of a Scholastic Silver Key Art Award and has pieces of work on permanent display at Westerly High School and Immaculate Conception Church, both in Westerly.

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Her technical repertoire is intentionally expansive, encompassing oil, watercolor, leather and fabric paints; as well as pen and ink and pottery. This multidisciplinary approach allows her to treat every surface, whether it be traditional canvas or footwear and accessories as a medium for storytelling.

 

Her current studio practice is dedicated to creating Wearable Art, where she creates statement pieces designed to bridge the gap between conventional fashion and traditional art.