Having traveled to many countries, Gila has used her photographs to create her art: from straight photographs to hybrids, paintings, mixed media and more. Born in Brooklyn, she grew up in Great Neck and now resides in Portland, Oregon, with her husband Paul Block.
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Ms. Lane has had solo exhibitions, sold art at fairs and festivals, and to celebrities (i.e. Cher, Dr. Drew, Alan Thicke, Doc Severinsen, and many others). Her work has appeared in magazines, on television shows (i.e. The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson), and on live theatre stages.  She has also worked in television as a photographer, videographer, writer, director and producer.