EP 35 - "Creating Beyond Boundaries" | Gabriela Domville | Mixed-media Artist and Educator

In this intimate and inspiring conversation, artist Gabriela Domville takes us on a profound journey through her creative life, revealing how art has been a powerful tool for healing, self-discovery, and social consciousness. From her early experiences of creativity to navigating personal challenges, Gabriela shares how her artistic practice has evolved, blending multiple mediums and symbolic storytelling to explore themes of environmental awareness, family legacy, and human resilience.

Episode Highlights:

• Gabriela's Early Creative Journey
• Childhood experiences of building and constructing
• Influence of family, particularly her grandmother
• Early art and sewing classes
• Art as Healing
• Impact of her sister's life-changing accident

Key Themes
• Environmental consciousness
• Honoring craftsmanship and history
• Importance of appreciating beauty in everyday life

Memorable Quotes:
• "You cannot stay in your comfort zone. It's about moving yourself out of your comfort zone to evolve."
• "The road is steep, but it's not impossible. It's a step by step."

Recommended Resources:
• Gabriela Domville's current exhibition at Sandstone Gallery, Laguna Beach
• Upcoming Oaxaca creative retreat

Action Items for Listeners:
• Explore your creativity through daily sketching
• Practice mindfulness and appreciation of your surroundings
• Consider how art can be a tool for personal healing and growth