Giselle Luquette Whittington is a young promising artist from Lafayette, LA.  Although she has been well recognized for her artistic abilities since a very young age, her dynamic character called her to engineering during her studies at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.  Active at the university, she made time to always remain involved with the art-world.  Giselle worked as a Civil Engineer for 2 years in South Florida, but was given the opportunity to pursue this dream career.  Since her ambitious career change, she has developed a truly unique, eye-catching style that showcases her visionary talent.  She currently showcases her work at various shows, restaurants, and galleries throughout Louisiana and the Turks and Caicos islands.  Giselle and her husband moved to New Orleans in 2007 where she ran her gallery, Giselle’s Gallery, on Royal St. in the French Quarter.  Now, they have recently relocated to their hometown of Lafayette.  With the support of her husband, she pursues her professional career as an artist in the midst of South Louisiana while remaining in touch with her Cajun roots and tropical past.

Artist statement: 

Giselle has been lured towards the art world ever since she can remember.  Her diverse background enriches her work by pushing the boundaries of design and method.  To emphasize luminosity, she sculpts the vivid hues with her palette knife in a neo-impressionistic approach.  She often focuses on the strength of one creature or element, projecting nature’s intricacies on a large scale.  Experience the world through her eyes.