ArtTour International Magazine
- Patricia Karen Gagic
Accomplished and celebrated International Contemporary Artist, Author, Humanitarian, and Speaker, Patricia Karen Gagic, has been awarded and recognized for her writing and metaphorically fused vivid abstract paintings she speaks of as "The Karmic Revolution." Her impressive global art career is evidenced with her exhibitions around the world, and now she is ArtTour International's Artist of the Year.
Gagic's style derives from a creative perception of facing the challenges, dynamic richness, and quality, which emerges from working with layered textures and intricate shadows. Her processdriven paintings reflect the intense connection to the world around her, and in particular, to the natural environment. Using the depth of each visual as a symbol of that within ourselves. Gagic's use of color connects the viewer to the emotional impact of genuinely allowing us to be present in the natural world. Gagic's artwork is a balance between the intense bold color palettes required for shadows and neutral tones which complement and make each canvas a soothing yet powerful visual with the essence of an intense silence we often experience in such elevated heights of nature.
Her use of innovative color is the identifying factor in this portfolio. Cool color hues depict glacial landscapes, including ice melts and lakes, as well as warmer shades directing our gaze to the resemblance of the northern lights. Her realistic reflective tones of ice and snow create depth and texture. The variety of themes demonstrate an appreciation and spiritual connection to nature evident in often preferring concepts that portray the hidden details found in natural formations. Gagic uses a unique technique resulting in seamlessly overlapping layers with detailed corners for each object. Every
display has a different thickness and blends smoothly into the background space. Fluid brushstrokes create a sense of mystery and wonder which the viewer can connect with.
Gagic's art displays her mastery of the Matisse and French Masters' Palettes, which often produce great retrospective views and natural formations. Her work is the combination of many notable styles, all bringing together a culmination of explosive color. Fluid layers of acrylics showcasing a photorealistic look are paired with blended hues for a more expressive depth of space. Her art also points to something higher than logic-based conventional perceptions, as Gagic, concerned about the emergence of form and method, provides exceptional distinction in her work to bring feelings and life to the viewer through texture, light, and color.
As a distinguished artist on many levels, Patricia Karen Gagic has served as a member of the Ontario Cabinet for Friends of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. She is a member of the Sir Edmund Hilary Foundation Board of Directors and The Divon Academy. She is also an active Rotarian. Patricia is the recipient of the YMCA Peace Medal and is recognized by WXN (Women's Executive Network) as one of the Top 100 Most Powerful Women in Canada. She was awarded the BMO Arts and Communication award in 2015, Royal Bank Champion in 2016, and BMO Arts and Communication in 2017. In 2018, Gagic was inducted into the WXN Hall of Fame. She is a member of the IWF (International Women's Forum) Toronto Chapter. Patricia is a CoFounder with Serena Bufalino in the not for profit HELP HEAL HUMANITY. Patricia continues to support the library and school she developed in Angkor Wat, Cambodia, since 2006.
She is represented by 13th Street Gallery in St. Catharines, ON, Artworld Fine Art in Toronto, Ontario, FACEC International in France, Paul Fisher Gallery in Florida, and Gallery on the Bay in Hamilton, Ontario. Patricia exhibited with BB International Fine Arts in Geneva, Berlin, Korea, Austria, and Zurich. In 2007 Patricia was an Honorary Commissioner at the Venice Biennale representing the art of Adi Da Samraj -Transcendental Realism. In 2018, Patricia won the Gold Medal in Photography at the SNBA (Salon de la Societé Nationale des Beaux-Arts de Paris) at the Carousel du Louvre. She is one of the 2019 recipients of the TOP 60 Masters by ATIM (Art Tour International Magazine) and named Artist of the Year 2020. In 2017 Patricia was the recipient of the Excellence in the Arts for Courage and Commitment to Human Rights, Dignity, and Freedom by the Canadian Civil Liberties Association. She received the 2019 Silver Medal from the Societe Academique Arts, Sciences, and Lettres of France in Paris and the Apollo and Daphne International award Biennal of Baroque Art Salentin 2020 by the Italia in Arte Nel Mondo Associaziona Culturaie.
Notably, she has an impressive pedigree having studied under Master Artist Dragan Dragic since 1999 in France. As an author, her first book Karmic Alibi became an Award Finalist in the 2014 USA Best Book Awards and a Finalist in 2015 International Book Awards. Karmic Alibi received the 2017 Book Excellence Award. She is the co-author of multiple books, including Amazon Best Seller - Voices of Inspiration/ Marlon Smith and RockStar Success stories with Craig Duswalt. Patricia is an ICA recognized by the International Institute for Artist Accreditation.
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