Gugel earned her BA in Studio Art from the University of Maryland. After teaching art in elementary schools for two years, she then transitioned to working in art sales and is currently a docent at the Glenstone Museum in Potomac.
Her new work is shown monthly at Foundry Gallery in Washington, DC, and at Waverly Street Gallery in Bethesda, MD.
Artist Statement
I create paintings that depict moments in everyday life that resonate deeply with me, capturing the essence of fleeting emotions such as loneliness, tension, and peace. Based on photographs shot from the hip, my work often features abstractions of figures, botanicals, or landscapes. I am particularly drawn to the interplay of shadows, transparencies, and the repetition of form, which emphasize the layers of experience in our daily lives. Through these visual narratives, I invite viewers to reflect on their own connections to solitude and the subtle beauty found within it.
