Gabriel Ceslov is an American New York-based artist, born and raised in Romania. He has studied classical painting at New York’s Grand Central Art Academy and at The New York Academy of Art, and abstract expressionism at The Art Students League of
New York.
He has also studied Plein-Air Painting in Amalfi, Italy, and Amsterdam, The Netherlands. His paintings have been exhibited in many gallery solo-and-group shows and private collections.
Currently Gabriel is represented by the International gallery ITSLIQUID based in Rome, Italy, and he is participating in the Venice, Italy 2026 annual art show at the prestigious 16th- century Renaissance Palazzo Albrizzi-Capello in Venice, Italy.
To Gabriel Ceslov, the challenge of the blank canvas has been a call to creative exploration and emotional expression. There is a spiritual connection with the universe, nature, animals, and humanity in Gabriel’s paintings.
He is also a former Creative Director/award- winning UX designer, researcher, mentor, writer, and educator.

ARTIST’S STATEMENT

My classical training, coupled with my exploration of abstract expressionism, allows me to create paintings that are not only visually striking but also rich in emotional complexity. Every brushstroke, every color choice, is deliberate, crafted to create a profound connection between the viewer and the artwork.