Gabriella Wyke is an artist and photographer from Trinidad and Tobago whose professional experience spans working as a freelance photographer, teaching and mentoring in the photography arena.
As the daughter of a now retired military officer, Wyke was no stranger to adapting to different environments as she and her family moved multiple times throughout her father's military career. During this period of her life, she was exposed to many cultural experiences which she admits has had a tremendous impact on her development and growth as an artist.
In 2017, Wyke chose to further that development in photography by pursuing a degree at the Savannah College of Art and Design in Atlanta, Georgia where she later graduated in 2020 with a Bachelor of Fine Art in Photography. Now she is the CEO of her own company, Gifts from Gab Studios Ltd. where she works as a freelance photographer, digital designer and more recently, a mentor to upcoming photographers through the Gifts From Gab Photography Mentorship Program.
Some of her photo- based work has been recognized globally by the likes of Fujifilm, the Eddie Adams Workshop and the Boynes Artist Award who honored her as their 6th edition, first place winner in 2022. Consequently, Wyke recently completed her first artist residency with Nocefresca in Sardinia, Italy in 2023 where she continued her project, Her Voice by photographing and interviewing women about their experiences concerning gender-based violence.
She was later awarded the Trinidad and Tobago National Youth Award for Youth Service and Humanitarianism for her work on the same project that now includes images and contributions from 70 + women represented in two different countries and continents across the world.
Currently, Wyke resides in Trinidad where she recently opened a photography studio and where she is still passionately creating and empowering others to follow their life's purpose.
Exhibitions
On D' Road Again Group Exhibition Arnim's Art Galleria Trinidad and Tobago 2024.
Jalousies & Poui Trees- A New Take on Trini Classics Studio Joli, Trinidad and Tobago, 2024.
A Celebration of the Arts Exhibition Trinidad and Tobago, 2022.
Eyes on Atlanta: Black Contemporary Photography Exhibition Atlanta Photography Group, Atlanta GA, 2022.
Band Together, Carnival Group Exhibition Arnim's Art Galleria,Trinidad and Tobago, 2022.
What We Know, Ones To Watch Exhibition Atlanta Celebrates Photography, Atlanta, 2021.
Honor Roll Virtual Photo Exhibition Atlanta Photography Group, Atlanta GA, 2021.
Friends of Gene Exhibition- A Tribute to Art and Community SCAD Art Sales, 2021.
Autumn 2020 Virtual Show The Curated Fridge, 2020
Rest(less) Virtual Exhibition of Photography Savannah College of Art and Design, 2020.
LIMBO Group Show Savannah College of Art and Design, 2020.
High Rise Show ShowerHaus Gallery, Atlanta GA, 2019.
What About Us? Women's Exhibition Atlanta Photography Group, Atlanta GA, 2019.
Friends of Gene Exhibition Thomas Deans Fine Art Gallery, Atlanta GA, 2019.
SCAD Atlanta Open Studio Savannah College of Art and Design, Atlanta GA 2017-2019.
Awards, Workshops, Residencies
Trinidad and Tobago National Youth Award Recipient for Youth Service and Humanitarianism Trinidad and Tobago Ministry of Youth Development and National Service, Trinidad and Tobago, September, 2023.
Nocefresca Artist Residency Nocefresca, Sardinia, Italy, March-June 2023.
Eddie Adams Workshop Attendee Eddie Adams Workshop, Jeffersonville NY, 2022.
Boynes Emerging Artist Award- 6th Edition 1st place Winner Boynes Artist Award, 2022.
Fujifilm Students of Storytelling- "Final Five" Award for Authenticity and Impact Fujifilm, 2020.
Fujifilm Students of Storytelling Winner Fujifilm, 2020.
Art Streiber's The Big Picture: Career and Marketing Master Class Scholarship Space For Arts, Atlanta GA, 2019.
Friends of Gene Scholarship Award Savannah College of Art and Design, Atlanta GA, 2019.
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