ABOUT

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GLaxArts | Gaudys Laxury

  • Hometown:  New York, New York
  • Inspiration:  Jackson Pollock, Edgar Degas, Wassily Kandinsky, Salvador Dali, Pablo Picasso, Fernando Botero, Willem de Kooning, Joan Mitchell, Yves Tanguy

APROPOS:

Gaudys Laxury is a versatile artist, writer, and researcher with a profound passion for the arts and literature. Her work seamlessly blends creativity, intellect, and healing practices, creating a unique and impactful presence in the creative community. Her art/poetry book, “The Pearl inside the Orchid,” beautifully weaves together words and imagery, showcasing her artistic prowess. Additionally, her short-fiction story, “Los Chorritos de Valeria,” earned recognition when it was included in the book anthology, Peinate.

 

Gaudys’s expertise extends beyond the creative realm. She has worked in various industries, including media, arts, and finance. As an analyst, researcher, and manager, Gaudys contributed her skills to multinational media conglomerates and prominent Spanish-language television networks, where she demonstrated a keen eye for emerging trends and an unwavering dedication to thorough research. In the legal arena, Gaudys’s role as a business intelligence and research specialist at a top international law firm showcased her ability to analyze and provide valuable insights on competitive intelligence and market research. Her expertise spanned across diverse sectors, including entertainment, technology, financial institutions, energy, and the public sector.

 

Beyond her professional achievements, Gaudys’s journey of self-exploration led her to discover a passion for wellness and healthy living. As an abstract thinker, explorer, and researcher, she embodies healing through her words and art, offering solace and inspiration to those who engage with her creations. Gaudys Laxury’s work goes beyond the boundaries of academic credentials. Her creative and intellectual endeavors, combined with her commitment to holistic well-being, reflect her multifaceted approach to life and art. Through her art, literature, and healing practices, Gaudys continues to make a profound impact on the artistic community and beyond.

ARTIST STATEMENT:

I am a self-taught artist and private individual who finds powerful expression through art. My creative journey has been shaped by a diverse range of influences, drawing inspiration from classical, modern, and contemporary masters.

 

As my own harshest critic, I constantly challenge myself to push artistic boundaries and venture beyond the conventional. My muse springs from a myriad of sources: emotions that run deep, life events that leave their mark, spontaneous discoveries that captivate my senses, and daring experimentations that awaken my imagination. With each piece I create, my aim is to infuse it with meaning and uniqueness. No two artworks are ever the same, as each one is born from a distinct moment in time.

 

Driven by organic impulses, I approach my art with spontaneity and independence. I dive into the creative process without a preconceived notion of the final outcome, allowing the artwork to evolve freely on its own. Only when I step back and witness the finished result do I truly grasp its essence.

 

I beleieve art is a universal language; a medium through which ideas manifest and thoughts find infinite expression. As an abstract thinker and explorer, I revel in the boundless possibilities that art offers. The world is my canvas and at the heart of it all, I continue to learn and grow through this canvas of life.

EXHIBITIONS:

Exhibitions:

  • The artworks, Burst, Waves, and Confusion, displayed as background set design in Blue Wall: The Series, 2019.
  • 18th Annual Judeo-Christian Juried Online International Art Exhibition, Upstream People Gallery, Juror Larry Bradshaw, Radiante, April 2016- April 2017.
  • The artworks, Dancing Voices, Rhythmic Flow, and Earthy Dance, displayed at Norma’s Cafe, Queens, NY, 2014 – 2016.
  • The artworks, Galaxis and Musical, displayed at the Museo d’art Contemporanea (Museum of Contemporary Art) in Fonte Nuova, Italy, 2010 through 2015.
  • Las Aves and Content, displayed at the Copper Basin High School, Riceville, Tennessee, 2012.
  • Celeste Prize 2010, 2nd Edition- Live Exhibition: Brooklyn, NY, USA, December 2010.
  • AthensArt 2010, Centre of Arts 4 Seasons in Technopolis city of Athens included Dancing Voices in its publication, September 2010.
 

Virtual Exhibitions:

  • July 2015 Exhibition: All Abstracts, five artworks exhibited, Contemporary Art Gallery Online.
  • 14th Annual Abstraction Juried Online International Art Exhibition, Upstream People Gallery, Juror Larry Bradshaw, October 2012-October 2013.
  • Celeste Prize 2010, 2nd Edition- Online Vote Winner (Top Fourth Painting Category), international contemporary arts competition, December 2010.
  • 11th Annual Abstraction Juried Online International Art Exhibition, Upstream People Gallery, Juror Larry Bradshaw, Special Recognition Award for Tropical, Omaha Nebraska, October 2009-October 2010.
 

Donated Artworks: