Gisele painted Mother with her head and eyes looking up because she believes that is how she lived her life … looking up to God. She said of the work, “Through her glance raised towards the sky, I wanted to express all her fervor, humility and altruism … this holy woman devoted her life to the children of Calcutta, in India, and other third world countries.” Gisele visited the Museum when the collection was unveiled in 2016.
Gisele is fascinated with the velvety touch and subtle nuances of pastels. She says that she must find a face interesting, be drawn to it, in order to paint it. She was easily drawn to Mother Teresa's face as it bears great interest. Each prominent line speaks volumes of her hours in the sun and the strain she endured in her constant service to others. Yet, still, she was often seen with a smile upon her face.
Gisele was born in Charente-Maritime, France. She lives in the French Atlantic coastal town of La Rochelle. She has practiced drawing and painting since 1990. She began creating art with watercolor but upon discovering pastels in 1997, has remained with that medium.
Mother Teresa was a Roman Catholic Sister and missionary who founded the Missionaries of Charity. Members adhere to the vows of chastity, poverty and obedience as well as a fourth vow, to give “wholehearted free service to the poorest of the poor.” Mother Teresa was the recipient of numerous honors, including the Nobel Peace Prize. On September 4, 2017, she was canonized as a Saint by the Catholic Church.
Gisele is fascinated with the velvety touch and subtle nuances of pastels. She says that she must find a face interesting, be drawn to it, in order to paint it. She was easily drawn to Mother Teresa's face as it bears great interest. Each prominent line speaks volumes of her hours in the sun and the strain she endured in her constant service to others. Yet, still, she was often seen with a smile upon her face.
Gisele was born in Charente-Maritime, France. She lives in the French Atlantic coastal town of La Rochelle. She has practiced drawing and painting since 1990. She began creating art with watercolor but upon discovering pastels in 1997, has remained with that medium.
Mother Teresa was a Roman Catholic Sister and missionary who founded the Missionaries of Charity. Members adhere to the vows of chastity, poverty and obedience as well as a fourth vow, to give “wholehearted free service to the poorest of the poor.” Mother Teresa was the recipient of numerous honors, including the Nobel Peace Prize. On September 4, 2017, she was canonized as a Saint by the Catholic Church.
