Gabriella Victorio is joining the Georgia Museum of Art as the new Parker Research Assistant. Victorio is the museum’s first Parker Foundation Fellowship recipient. Before receiving the fellowship, Victorio was a curatorial intern under Asen Kirin, the museum’s Parker Curator of Russian Art.
Victorio first took interest in art during an AP art history course in high school.
“[I] fell in love with the subject,” said Victorio. “I love learning the significance behind a piece that you can’t figure out upon first glance. The more information had me enamored with each new slide.”
Within the museum, Victorio is drawn to impressionist works of art.
“The Impressionism gallery or the pink room is one of my favorites. Not only . . . because pink is my favorite color, but also because Impressionism changed the course of art history,” said Victorio. “A group of artists challenged the academy standard and created their own style that flourished. Within the pink room, my favorite piece is the one with a young woman sewing [by Frederick Frieseke], something that I practice in my spare time.”
Victorio is eager to return to the museum.
“Interning [here] was the highlight of my undergraduate career,” said Victorio. She looks forward to reuniting with familiar faces as well as building upon and establishing new connections.
She is also excited about the hands on experience she’ll gain as the Parker Research Assistant.
“Russian art is so beautiful and ornate,” said Victorio. “I could not believe the first moment I was allowed to hold a [work] of art . . . from the Parker Collection. I am enthusiastic about seeing the new acquisitions selected by Dr. Kirin, and how they connect to our existing works in the collection.”
When she’s not immersing herself in Russian art, Victorio seeks inspiration in nature. She also enjoys creating lasting memories with her family, such as sharing a matching tattoo with her grandmother or visiting paternal family in the Philippines.
Authored by:
Museum Staff
