THE HEART BEHIND THE ART
Hello! My name is Isabelle Gervasio. Born in Montreal, Canada, to a family of Italo-Canadian artists and artisans, I now reside in the beautiful Laurentians region.
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Although I hold a college diploma in the arts, my professional path led me to communication and marketing, where I have been able to express another side of my creativity.
For many years, I had to put my deep passion for art on hold to balance the demands of professional and family life.
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Ironically, a health problem in 2022 marked a turning point in my life. To aid my recovery, my doctor encouraged me, among other things, to reconnect with artistic activities.
It was at this precise moment that the artist within me awakened. Since then, art has been at the heart of my existence.​
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As far back as I can remember, I have been fascinated by the interaction between geometry, patterns, and perspectives, as well as the interplay of shadow and light. These elements remain my main source of inspiration to this day.
It is, in fact, my interior design education that has allowed me to develop two fundamental dimensions of my artistic expression: visual arts and technical drawing.
Through my works, I aspire to evoke contemplative reflection and encourage farniente*, thus offering an opportunity to pause and savor the present moment.
To the beauty of art!
Isabelle
Farniente Art
* Derived from Italian, the term "far niente" literally means "doing nothing." Far from laziness, it represents the art of living in the present in sweet idleness. More than just a state of mind, it's a philosophy of life. Farniente is thus a moment of pause, relaxation, and contemplation of all the beauties life offers us, including art!
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