GALLERY

As violence rippled through the United States in the later part of 2021, we collectively braced ourselves in what we defined as our new realities. Overwhelming fear of illness from Covid or worse, death from Covid. Life was shifting. In the months of September and October 2021, California faced political instability and civil unrest, citizens of the state rallied and protested, and then, a line in the sand had been drawn.  The vaccinated established a status of the ideal, law-abiding citizen and model of perfection.  Those unvaccinated had become a wanton and reckless second class of citizens, shamed and feared.

In this piece, the foundation of the square of canvas (163 x 163 cm) is folded as an origami lotus flower.  The impression of lines once unfolded, now geometrically and harmoniously balanced in triangles and shapes. The symbolism of the lotus flower is purity, enlightenment, self-regeneration and rebirth. This representation of the lotus is the budding gift of hope that presented itself in this piece.

The main focal point of this piece is the geometric shape of a rocketship. Within this vessel, encapsulated by its diamond-like shape, figurative of my own perceived process from coal, symbolizes the constructs and pressures of the world's realities. This is the vision of with-in and with-out, the hope of peace seen through my inner world, which ultimately manifest into the unbounded glory and intelligence of the vistas seen from a Rocketship Flying Over Freeland. The cathedrals of mountains soaring. The peaceful waters of fish. The rows of abundant vegetation. These visions of abundance giving hope and peace during a time of challenge, revealing the internal world of peace.

The artistic style seen in this piece channels me back to childhood memories of painting and coloring landscapes. I revisit my process of making intentional lines to fill the space with color and broad strokes to depict spaces and places. The repetition of deepened impressions evoke the innocence and purity of the time.

The journey into the heart is a tumultuous yet transformative subject to unpack. Deconstructing its valuable lessons are embodied through this work. Exploring my inner child in movement and play, I used both hands to paint with equal measure and use. I found this practice to release tensions of right-hand dominance and function by load-balancing my capacity. 

The lifecycle begins as a perfectly torn square of canvas (163x163 cm) folded as an origami heart. Origami has always been a part of my mathematical curiosity as a child. The precision and folds, compartmentalized by quadrants, depicted the shades and shapes of this new quarantine reality.  Once the canvas unfolded, the deepened impression of lines provoke the space with images displayed in the color wheel of my life in the time of Covid.   

This self-portrait defines the fierce realities during the quarantine: sensuality, sexuality, chaos, and the balancing the heart and the mind.

The dominant figure, the black void that anchors this painting is "the Soulouette", a five-pointed star with concave lines is a transmission of ancient remembrance, which takes my observer into the journey of the micro-and macro-cosmic vessels in human nature - the soul portrayed as vast as the galaxy and as minute as the atom. 

The self-portrait painted in the naked form was inspired by my sensuality, bringing to the fore, sacredness in sexuality and the body’s image and self-love. 

She is reborn stepping out from a pool of rushing water, breaking through barriers of limiting beliefs depicted as squares. Carrying in hand are the scales of Libra, balancing the weight of heart and mind through chaos and confusion.

Trial by fire and smoke is depicted in the image to the right quadrant as a silhouette of myself smoking…admiring and embracing the divinity within.

The core philosophy of the Soulouette was inspired by my father, who in 2016 passed on into new life, energetically handing down his life codes to me and my children. The Souloutte can be seen in all my works. My iridescent stripes and patchwork patterns are inspired by my children who I allow to grow and roam wild and free between their darkness and light. Non-dualist master Nisargadatta Maharaj once said, “Wisdom is knowing I am nothing, love is knowing I am everything, and between the two my life moves.” My children's’ limitless transformation, despite the disheartening challenges of 2020, inspired me to create relentlessly in a world where self-worth must be painstakingly earned and manifested.

The second in the series the story of Beta She is the ability to dance in the shadows of life, joyfully and shamelessly.

The Soulouette also depicted here, less perfect than her previous counterpart. Hidden in the shadows, yet cloaked in the beauty of the night.

The use of straight edges to create the night sky and the Greek references to the constellations.

The core philosophy of Soulouette was inspired by my father, who in 2016 passed on into new life, energetically handing down his life codes to me and my children. The Souloutte can be seen in all my works. My iridescent stripes and patchwork patterns are inspired by my children who I allow to grow and roam wild and free between their darkness and light. Non-dualist master Nisargadatta Maharaj once said, “Wisdom is knowing I am nothing, love is knowing I am everything, and between the two my life moves.” My childrens’ limitless transformation, despite the disheartening challenges of 2020, inspired me to create relentlessly in a world where self-worth must be painstakingly earned and manifested.

The journey into the heart is a tumultuous yet transformative subject to unpack. Deconstructing its valuable lessons are embodied through this work. Exploring my inner child in movement and play, I used both hands to paint with equal measure and use. I found this practice to release tensions of right-hand dominance and function by load-balancing my capacity. 

The lifecycle begins as a perfectly torn square of canvas (163x163 cm) folded as an origami heart. Origami has always been a part of my mathematical curiosity as a child. The precision and folds, compartmentalized by quadrants, depicted the shades and shapes of this new quarantine reality.  Once the canvas unfolded, the deepened impression of lines provoke the space with images displayed in the color wheel of my life in the time of Covid.   

This self-portrait defines the fierce realities during the quarantine: sensuality, sexuality, chaos, and the balancing the heart and the mind.

The dominant figure, the black void that anchors this painting is "the Soulouette", a five-pointed star with concave lines is a transmission of ancient remembrance, which takes my observer into the journey of the micro-and macro-cosmic vessels in human nature - the soul portrayed as vast as the galaxy and as minute as the atom. 

The self-portrait painted in the naked form was inspired by my sensuality, bringing to the fore, sacredness in sexuality and the body’s image and self-love. 

She is reborn stepping out from a pool of rushing water, breaking through barriers of limiting beliefs depicted as squares. Carrying in hand are the scales of Libra, balancing the weight of heart and mind through chaos and confusion.

Trial by fire and smoke is depicted in the image to the right quadrant as a silhouette of myself smoking…admiring and embracing the divinity within.

The core philosophy of the Soulouette was inspired by my father, who in 2016 passed on into new life, energetically handing down his life codes to me and my children. The Souloutte can be seen in all my works. My iridescent stripes and patchwork patterns are inspired by my children who I allow to grow and roam wild and free between their darkness and light. Non-dualist master Nisargadatta Maharaj once said, “Wisdom is knowing I am nothing, love is knowing I am everything, and between the two my life moves.” My children's’ limitless transformation, despite the disheartening challenges of 2020, inspired me to create relentlessly in a world where self-worth must be painstakingly earned and manifested.

Enterprise at the shoreline.
Gateway into another world.
Teaming with life.
Pathway revealed.
Jacques Cousteau’s sensual dreamland.
I become whole in this sacred space.
The great beyond envelops me into the gravity and provenance of life.
The cycling liquid repetition deepens its impressionable message:
Creatures abide in
Moon tide
My feminine side
In sensuality it confides.

Dianthus comes from the Greek words dios, meaning 'god' and anthos, meaning 'flower.'

This painting can be turned on its axis 180- degrees and a new painting emerges.

The Secret Language of Flowers he embedded in my heart...is a secret no more. It is a sacred gift. I now am humbled and privileged to share with you.

In search for inspiration for this new piece, I was captivated to go on Clubhouse to peruse the attitudes and soul spaces of different rooms. It was Friday night, on March 19th. I entered DJ Mika Kitten’s at Warehouse Club, where she spins every Friday night.

It was familiar space - an immersion of binaural beats and sound. It captivated me to paint, my heart and mind activated to receive.

I have always been captivated by Native American and Egyptian heritage. As a child, I dreamed of touching artifacts, exploring Egyptology with a microscope. Now, I feel I channel my inner wise woman, deeply rooted in the native history of this land. There have been curious comparisons between these two mystic cultures and its duality and its symbolism intrigues me to discuss it.

I venture to dive deeper into the human psyche, our humanity, our trauma, our duality masked in what we see and what others perceive us to be.

This duality has caused a great divide among us. Causing fear, hatred and violence.

It begins in the intimate settings of our homes, a car ride talk, a fire side chat, a clubhouse gathering to speak our differences, to clear perceptions, to educate and be compassionate. It’s time to be vigilant and aware.

Love and much respect, from my heart to yours,

Remediosa

How many times I’ve toiled with the colors and shape. This canvas even made it to the shower, washing off 50% of the paint. The process reflected the title...the self imposed prison sentence, if you will. The exhaustion of lack-full thoughts. I realized that these narratives took shape because I had disconnected from my heart. My mind and intellect fully engaged and it was torture. Finally realizing this, I stopped and reconnected to my heart space. Hand in heart and the other hand on my head - I reconnected visualizing the symbol of infinity.

This shape that came to me in transmissions is the shape of the goddess - the Soulouette. On the island of Malta, off the coast of the Italian peninsula, as seen in its ancient architecture, is the shape of the goddess. Round features, large and majestic. Imagine this shape is the vessel of our soul, the spirit silhouette. Sovereign. Detached. Adorned. Yearning for connection.

Only in its most authentic self can she break free from the shackles of her own prison.

AN ODE TO FEARLESS WOMEN

I think your bones were made in an elsewhere place. How else does one explain this inconceivable strength that makes you. The way you look into danger’s mouth and see no cemetery or death. Instead, carve your name into its teeth with a switchblade, defeat it so effortlessly and throw your head back and laugh. Paradox girl, mighty woman, you are the thing that terrifies them. Both monster and maiden, both cure and poison, all of these things, and at the same time human. Defined by no man, you are your own story, blazing through the world, turning history into herstory. And when they dare to tell you about
all the things you cannot be, you smile and tell them, 'I am both war and woman and you cannot stop me.’

-Nikita Gill