About Gail Sarashon
Gail Sarashon, originally from Brooklyn, New York, made a name for herself as a talented textile designer, fashion designer, and dinnerware designer. She dedicated her free time to drawing and painting, saving every design in a special notebook. Following her graduation with a B.A. in Fine Arts from Brooklyn College, Gail continued her education at the Fashion Institute of Technology, earning an A.A.S. degree in both textile and fashion design. This equipped her with the necessary skills to embark on a successful career in the garment industry. Gail gained valuable experience in the garment industry over many years before taking a new entrepreneurial step. She launched a website to showcase and sell her uniquely designed dinnerware creations. After a fulfilling career in the garment and dinnerware industry, she recently decided to renew her passion for drawing and painting. Her artwork is characterized by a whimsical, vibrant, and contemporary style, drawing inspiration from her travels, surroundings, and the beauty of nature.
“So engrossed am I in the piece that the outside world fades away and I enter a creative zone where only the art exists.”
Hue&Eye interviewed Gail to discover what pushes her to make art every day.
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When or how have you understood you wanted to become an artist?
Ever since I was in elementary school.
May you briefly describe your technique and tell us what drives you to make art?
My technique is painting many layers using paintbrushes and scraping tools. To me, art expresses my mood at the time of creation. I find the most joy in crafting colorful abstract shapes that captivate the viewer’s attention. I hope to bring happiness and sophistication to someone’s home.
What is the main feature that throughout the years has changed in your works or practice?
I went from designing textiles to fashion design to fine arts.
Which artist primarily inspires your work? And is there something else, outside visual arts, that keeps you motivated?
I appreciate many artists from classic, such as Renoir to modern, like Rothko.
How would you like people to engage with your work?
I wish my work to bring happiness to my viewers.
Spread the word! Do you have anything exciting on the horizon?
Currently, I have two paintings hanging in the Art Gotham Gallery in NYC, which I am excited about.
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