Kings and Queens
Artist Gilda Garza,- from violent Sinaloa not only survives but thrives. “Before I knew it my artwork was all around Caesar's Palace and Roberto Cavalli was already making a jacket with my artwork on it. My artwork graced the covers of Playboy Mexico Magazine and it all has been truly amazing. I feel blessed!”
INTERVIEW WITH THE ARTIST GILDA GARZA
Artist GILDA GARZA
From the artist’s archives
LES COULEURS: At Les Couleurs, we believe in the transformative power of art. Tell us your story.
GILDA GARZA: I am a Mexican artist from Sinaloa Mexico and I have painted my whole life. Art is in my family’s bloodline, my mother is a painter as well as my grandmother on my father’s side. Sinaloa is a state with beautiful beaches, amazing food, their people are very joyful... but sadly it also is a nation that has broken my family’s hearts and my heart because we have been through so much due to the instability that it sometimes presents. We have seen the best times but also the worst, but with God, by our side, we can overcome even the harshest adversity. I feel like I have a need to express how I feel in my art and tell you the story behind every piece that I create. I paint with my heart on my sleeve.
I began painting for my own home, but when I decided to exhibit my art, there was no going back. Before I knew it my artwork was all around Caesar's Palace and Roberto Cavalli was already making a jacket with my artwork on it. My artwork graced the covers of Playboy Mexico magazine and it all has been truly amazing. I feel blessed! I work very hard and I fight hard for my dreams and for what I believe in. I don't know what more life has in store for me or where will I be in the next couple of years, but what I do know is that I will continue to create and paint.
GILDA GARZA
From the artist’s archives
GILDA GARZA
From the artist’s archives
LC: Our mission at Les Couleurs is to inspire, educate and empower disadvantaged children through arts education. What advice would you give to our young art students?
GG: My advice for the children would be to fight endlessly for their dreams and dream big! Whatever they do, do it with love and compassion and amazing things will come your way.
LC: We would like to thank you so much for your generosity in supporting our organization. Why is it important for you to give to a cause like ours?
GG: Every day I thank God for all my blessings and for being where I am now. My way to show appreciation is to help, and I truly believe that if we all would come together and leave our mark in this world, this world would be a much better place. What you guys do is so beautiful because I love kids. They are innocent souls that we have to protect. They are our future. I know this is only the beginning for us, but I know we will do so much more together. Anything that has to do with helping the children you guys can count on me.
LC: Tell us what appeals to you most in the current Miami art scene.
GG: I love Miami! The art is stunning, with so many amazing colors and talented artists and the people there have such good energy. If I could pick a place to live it would be this wonderful city.
LC: What are you working on now?
GG: I am painting kings and queens for my upcoming exhibition including art and fashion with the talented Michael Costello. After this, I head out to Venice to work on sculptures at Murano glass, an incredible gallery. I also have an auction in Mexico City. Great things are definitely coming this year.
GILDA GARZA
From the artist’s archives
GILDA GARZA
From the artist’s archives
GILDA GARZA
From the artist’s archives
GILDA GARZA
From the artist’s archives
GILDA GARZA
From the artist’s archives
GILDA GARZA
From the artist’s archives
GILDA GARZA
From the artist’s archives
GILDA GARZA
From the artist’s archives
