Mid Century Modern Abstract Artist
Canadian Abstract Artist Lori Mirabelli
Lori Mirabelli - Contemporary Artist
Her local art for sale is comprised of strong, bold lines, and geometric form that is coupled with an emphasis on space. Lori has had a love for mid-century modern design from a young age and her work reflects this. She aspires to remind us of the meaning behind the mid century modern design movement.
How I decided to become an Abstract Artist
Growing up, I never quite understood Abstract art. It didn't make sense to me. I truthfully was all about realism and making sure I captured everything I saw perfectly. It was in my mid-thirties when I realized why realism captivated me so. It all boiled down to control. I was a realism sketcher mostly; the precision forced me to stay within the lines. It had clear boundaries set out for me and for my viewers. I found it to be a safe exploration into the art world. Safety was something I relished and detested at the same time; a constant battle within me, which I still struggle with today.
It was during one of my university classes that I discovered what modern art was all about. I'm sure it's different for everyone. I realized very quickly that becoming an acrylic artist and creating abstract acrylic paintings allowed me to not focus on what I saw, but how I felt and the energy that came with that. For a short period of time, I got to let go of my need for control, took risks, and lost myself in the process. I was forever changed in that moment. Immediately after I graduated from University, I began pursuing a career to become a Canadian abstract artist. The first thing I did was continue to paint, improve my process and develop a style unique to me, but what I realized was art supplies are quite expensive. To solve that problem, I tried to find a place where I could list some of my modern art for sale. I thought selling affordable art would increase my chances of finding people to buy original art. My only objective at this time was to be able to sell a few paintings so I could purchase more art supplies so I could keep creating acrylic paintings. Through my research I found a website called Etsy, which I'm sure most of you know by now, but back in 2008, Etsy was in its infancy stage. There was only a handful of emerging artist that were selling their artwork back then. I remember the day that I made the decision to list my first abstract art for sale; I felt so exposed and that the world was going judge me harshly. It was challenging process to press the button on my mouse and list that piece for sale, I was filled with self-doubt, I technically wasn't even an emerging local artist at the time. I had only begun to create modern art. To my surprise, 2 weeks later an art buyer found me on Etsy and bought my first original abstract painting. It sold to a women in Western Canada. It was at this moment where I thought "OK" this could be possible; a career as a modern artist. From that day on, I put all my focus into pursuing a fine art career. I’m very grateful for the painting course, the Art Professor and the women who purchased my first painting on Etsy; they gave me the confidence and push I needed to believe I could move to Toronto and become an art and gallery represented artist. Check out my art styles page to learn more about me.
Past Art Exhibits
Riverdale ArtWalk 2023 - Toronto
The Other Art Fair 2023 Spring - Brooklyn
The Artist Project 2023 - Toronto
Wall Candy Noir 2022 - Ottawa
The Other Art Fair 2022 - Los Angeles
The Artist Project 2020 - Toronto
Rosedale Art Fair 2019 - Toronto
Riverdale Artwalk 2019 - Toronto
Toronto Outdoor Art Fair 2019 - Toronto
The Artist Project 2019 - Toronto
Studio Tour, November 2018 - Toronto
Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition 2018 - Toronto
New Art Festival 2018, Central Park - Ottawa
Riverdale Artwalk 2018 - Toronto
Solo Show - Blue Crow Gallery 2018 - Toronto
The Artist Project 2018 - Toronto
One of a Kind Show 2017
Toronto Earls Court Gallery 2017 - Hamilton
Art in the Square 2017 - Toronto
Riverdale Artwalk -2017 - Toronto
Elaine Fleck Gallery 2017 - Toronto
The Artist Project 2017 - Toronto
Twist Gallery 2017 - Toronto
Unkle Collective 2016 - Toronto
Elaine Fleck Gallery 2016, Toronto
Unkle Collective 2016 - Toronto
The Artist Project 2016 - Toronto
Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition 2016 - Toronto
Uncle Collective Group Show 2016 - Toronto
The Artist Project 2016 - Toronto
Aurora Public Library - 2016 - Aurora
Paula White Diamond Gallery 2015 - Waterloo
Newmarket Studio Tour 2015 - Newmarket
Queen West Art Crawl 2015 - Toronto
Woodside Pottery & Gallery- Craighurst - 2015
The Artist Project 2015 – Toronto