About the Artist

Photo courtesy of George Pimentel

 

Gail is a creative innovator who has explored photography, representational art and mixed media. Her attention to detail led her to create realistic paintings of city scenes from her hometown in Montreal.

First introduced to art at a very young age by her father, he taught her about shading, perspective and landscape compositions.

Gail is a graduate of The International Academy of Merchandising and Design in Interior Design. She is a full time artist living and exhibiting in Toronto and her works are held in private collections in throughout Canada and the United States.

Artist Gail Blima Unveils Nostalgic New Body of Work Inspired by Recycling and Memories

Toronto, ON - Mixed media artist Gail Blima is thrilled to announce her latest project, a vibrant series of paintings that celebrate nostalgia and the art of recycling. With deep roots in the recycling movement, Blima's work reflects her lifelong passion for transforming found materials into evocative art pieces.

Blima's journey began as a teenager working in her father's auto-parts business, where she learned the importance of reusing materials long before recycling became a global movement. "I proudly identify as a recycler," Blima shares. "It's in my blood."

This latest collection, created on wood panels using acrylic paint and recycled materials, is a testament to her belief that beauty can emerge from discarded objects. Each painting features multiple layers, inviting viewers to uncover hidden emotions and cherished memories within the artwork.

Central to this body of work is Blima's exploration of nostalgia. She spends weekends scouring flea and antique markets for the perfect materials to bring her visions to life. Incorporating original Life and Mad magazines, she collages iconic figures like Marilyn Monroe, Fred Astaire, and Diana Ross, pairing them with poignant phrases such as "C'est La Vie," "Live Life," and

"Facts of Life."

Born in Montreal and now residing in Toronto since 1997, Gail Blima has established herself as a prominent figure in the Canadian art scene. Her mixed media paintings are highly sought after across Canada and the United States, and she has gained recognition through publications and interviews. Blima actively participates in art shows, both in-person and online, and her work can be viewed in galleries throughout Ontario.