Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Gabi Anderson. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Hi Gabi, thanks for joining us today. We’d love to hear about a project that you’ve worked on that’s meant a lot to you.

I’ve recently ventured more into the public art space. The community connection I feel through each public piece has been meaningful and somewhat unexpected. While working on a public painting, I get to meet many amazing people from the community who walk or drive by the piece and stop to chat to ask about what I’m making or pay me a nice compliment.

My public art pieces tend to focus on aspects of the local world around the space, whether it’s local wildflowers, wildlife, popular activities in the area, and more. Memorializing elements of the world around the piece and meeting people who are part of the community makes the whole artistic process feel like it’s part of the work. It’s much more gratifying to hear firsthand how the work impacts the folks who will interact with it daily.

Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers.

I truly believe that art and design have the power to bring excitement to the ordinary, shaking up the usual and allowing us to see everyday life with fresh eyes, curiosity, and wonder.

My journey into the creative realm began at age five, when I proudly drew a picture from a magazine, thinking, “This is pretty good.” After studying illustration at the Rhode Island School of Design, I kicked off my design career at Beacon Press, crafting over a hundred book covers. From there, I dove into the fast-paced eCommerce scene, collaborating with brands like ThirdLove and Shutterfly.

With a diverse background in art and design, I founded my own studio, Gabi Anderson Studio (GAS). GAS has two facets: my shop, where I release new prints and merchandise under my brand, and my studio, where I team up with clients to create brands that disrupt and stand out in saturated markets.

In my shop, I channel my artistic vision by immortalizing everyday objects and experiences through unconventional and beautiful documentation. What began as a personal respite—sketching ordinary things around me—has evolved into a bit of a mantra. Through my art and shop, I aim to elevate common objects, making them part of someone’s unique expression through apparel and spaces.

On the studio side of my business, I collaborate with companies to use art and design to highlight what sets their brand apart, forge authentic connections with their ideal audience, cultivate a cult following, and ultimately disrupt their industries. My primary focus areas for client services include brand design & strategy, packaging illustration & design, content & campaign illustrations and visuals, murals & art installations, and art licensing.

Is there a particular goal or mission driving your creative journey?

I tend to focus on small everyday objects in my art and store—like glassware that stays in the cabinet, wildflowers that go unnoticed, or the gas pump you use weekly without a second glance—to encourage others to view their every day with renewed perspective. Whether sparking imaginative reinvention of objects or fostering a newfound appreciation for a simple grocery bag, I aim to breathe life into the mundane through art and design, disrupting norms and inspiring creatively enriched lives.

Are there any resources you wish you knew about earlier in your creative journey?

I don’t know if this would be considered a “resource,” but I wish I had put more effort into fostering a creative community early in my career. When I moved to Atlanta, I made a conscious effort to start meeting other artists and designers. I feel that the creative part of my life is much more enriched by doing so. It’s nice to feel like a part of the growing community of creatives here. Earlier in my career, I let shyness and work stress get in the way of fostering creative communities outside of work. Luckily, I did have my creative teams at that time from work to help build creative communities, but it would have been nice to have had a broader group with other areas of artistic focus.

Contact Info:

• Website: www.gabiandersonstudio.com
• Instagram: @gabithecreative
• Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/gabianderson

Image Credits
Alejandro Wilkins and Gabi Anderson Studio