Sandy
Height: 150cm Width: 140cm
Sandy
Height: 150cm Width: 140cm
Forget Me Not
Height: 240cm Width: 202cm
Forget Me Not
Height: 240cm Width: 202cm
On the Streets of Paris
Height: 190cm Width: 240cm
Express in the Rain
Height: 203cm Width: 116.5cm
Express in the Rain
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Red Undies
Height: 222cm Width: 200cm
Red Undies
Height: 222cm Width: 200cm
Patch
Height: 215cm Width: 202cm
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Clover
Height: 102cm Width: 70.8cm
Clover - Detail
Height: 102cm Width: 70.8cm
Embracing an unconventional attitude, Gelbell is the name Angelica and Isabella jointly work under. The self-taught artists work on the same piece simultaneously.
People are Gelbell’s sole inspiration; the figures capture commonalities among individuals. Each piece holds a personal memory for Gelbell, who chooses not to reveal these stories, instead allowing viewers to connect through everyday scenes, motifs, and body language.
Meters of canvas lie flat as Gelbell build layers upon layers of paint. The paint is sculpted and pushed with hands, feet, and brushes while simultaneously being carved away to reveal figures. The works are direct, reminiscent of ancient pictographs on cave walls, detailing the life and customs of the everyday.
In their signature observational style, Gelbell push the boundaries of a conventional studio, creating pieces that invite personal connection and interpretation.
Education
Angelica Wootton – Bachelor of Interior Design (HONORS)
Isabella Greene – Associate Degree in Furniture Design
Exhibitions (Selected)
2024 – ‘Red Wine of Summer’ Solo Show, Art2Muse Gallery, Sydney, Australia.
2024 – ‘Girl on Beach’ Solo Show, In-Between Gallery, Ibiza, Spain.
2024 – ‘Accomplice’ Solo Show, North Gallery, Melbourne, Australia.
2024 – Affordable Art Fair Brisbane, Australia.
2023 – ‘Two Years’ Solo Show, Monphell House, Melbourne, Australia.
2023 – ‘Never Never Land’ Solo Show, Rainbow Studios, Sydney, Australia.
2022 – ‘Salted Butter’ Solo Show, Rainbow Studios, Sydney, Australia.
2022 – ‘Open’ Solo Show, Temperance Hall, Melbourne, Australia.
2021 – ‘Wildflowers’ Solo Show, Collective Found, Portarlington, Australia.
Publications/Interviews/Articles (Selected)
2024 – White Ibiza Online Feature
2024 – Vogue Living. March/April Issue
2023 – InStyle Australia. ‘Take A Trip Through The Australian Outback With Gelbell’s New Exhibition’. Courtney Thompson
2023 – The Design Files. ‘Meet Gelbell, The Best Friends Creating Colourful + Chaotic Abstract Paintings — Together!’. Christina Karras
2023 – Campaign, Sorryimbusy.com
2023 – Australian House and Garden. The Creative Type. Kristie Clements. p. 195
2022 – Life Without Andy. ‘Salted Butter’ By Gelbell’ Mitch Tomlinson
2022 – Real Living. ‘The Bright Side’. Bron Bates. p. 16-20
2022 – Geelong Advertiser. ‘10 Geelong Influentials Under 30’. Chelsea Bunting
2020 – GT Magazine, Interview by Tessa Hayward