Gabriela Salaverria was born and raised in El Salvador, a country where poverty, social injustices, gender inequalities and violence control the day to day life. Art has become her way of expression. Saying this may sound trite, but It is my reality. Through her designs and collages, the crazy, swirling effects of her paintings, Gabriela can transmit what is going through her mind and heart. There is no specific type of medium or material in Gabriela's art pieces. Her inspiration comes from that amazing freedom of expression where she can just let her feelings flow away through art. Gabriela got her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Sculpture from Pratt Institute.