ABOUT GINA
Gina Palmerin is a Los Angeles-based contemporary artist whose work masterfully balances emotion and design, creating art that is both striking and harmonious. Known for her ability to intertwine expressive faces and figures with bold abstract patterns, Gina’s paintings captivate with their dynamic energy and layered complexity. By combining refined details with earthy tones and vibrant pops of color, she brings a tactile vitality to each piece, inviting viewers to pause and reflect.
At the heart of Gina’s practice lies storytelling and authenticity. Her work delves into cultural and spiritual themes, integrating symbolic elements that invite a deeper exploration beyond surface aesthetics. Drawing from classical art, modern design, and architecture, she uses energetic acrylic brushstrokes, sometimes layered with oil paint and oil pastels to create textured compositions that bridge traditional forms with contemporary concepts.
In her collections, Gina often reimagines the familiar through a modern lens. Her renowned exhibition, Icons and Legends, brought together two distinct portfolios that celebrate historical and pop culture icons. The Icons series transforms famous figures into playful, surreal yearbook-style portraits that evoke a nostalgic sense of childhood innocence. Meanwhile, Legends modernizes classical Greek and Roman forms, juxtaposing their historic grandeur with vibrant, design-inspired motifs. Through these works, Gina pays homage to the past while breathing new life into it with fresh, inventive ideas.
A self-taught artist, Gina credits her unique style to a lifetime of experimentation and inspiration drawn from Mexican muralism, Art Nouveau, Classicism, and contemporary street art. Her work has been showcased in solo exhibitions like Sparks Gallery's Icons and Legends and continues to resonate with collectors who value its dynamic fusion of historic and modern elements.
For those seeking art that transcends aesthetics to create profound connections, Gina Palmerin offers pieces that transform spaces into sanctuaries of design and storytelling.
Rite of Passage
60”x60” Acrylic and Oil Pastel
Three women, each connected yet standing in their own space. One lingers, hesitant, while the others share a tender moment—a dove passed between them like a quiet promise. The soft tones and textured layers bring a sense of depth and warmth, while the gestures between them carry both the weight of tradition and the tenderness of personal connection. There’s something intimate and gentle in the exchange, something heartfelt in the act of passing on what matters most.
In Rite of Passage, I wanted to explore the quiet yet powerful moments of connection between women, especially in the face of change. The passing of the dove represents more than just a simple gesture—it's an expression of care, of wisdom, and of love passed through generations. This piece is about the quiet courage it takes to step into a new phase, and the love and support we give each other along the way.
Eternal
30”x30” Acrylic on Canvas
In Eternal, I reimagine Psyche Revived by Cupid’s Kiss with a modern twist, blending classical beauty with bold, abstract energy. The figures of Psyche and Cupid emerge from layers of rich color and expressive brushstrokes—refined yet raw, delicate yet powerful. Earthy tones ground the piece, while vibrant accents and geometric patterns pulse around them, symbolizing love’s timeless, ever-evolving nature.
I take classical forms and breathe new life into them, reimagining their timeless beauty through a contemporary lens. I’ve always been fascinated by the idea of love that transcends time, and this sculpture captures that moment of devotion and awakening so beautifully. I wanted to push that further—giving it movement, texture, and emotion through layered acrylics and my signature mix of structure and spontaneity. Eternal isn’t just about romance—it’s about connection, transformation, and the idea that some things, like love, are truly timeless.