Julia iSABEL

My art is an existential exploration of a hero's journey through my experience as a woman, mother, and creator. Inspired by Plato’s “Allegory of the Cave,” I see our world as a cave shaped by manipulative forces, where media and societal norms cast shadows and illusions to divide and control. My work delves into these shadows, highlighting the power of individual choice and responsibility and understanding that transforming oneself shapes the collective.

By merging antifragility and liminality, I emphasize embracing uncertainty and transition. I urge viewers to confront their fears and limitations of the ‘known devil’ as growth opportunities, resonating with the collective pursuit of resilience and adaptability.

My paintings, on large, raw canvases with vivid colors, use simplified enamel forms to represent ideological constraints and enamel dripping to symbolize liberation, addressing big universal ideas and global challenges. Faceless shadow projections enhance the narrative, embodying the hero's journey and inviting viewers to embrace their shadow selves on the path of self-discovery.

I portray the beauty and abundance of the physical world and the joy and importance of the human experience, underlining that the roots of all problems stem from our choices as Earth's inhabitants. Through my art, I lead personal and societal evolution and foster unity within humanity and nature for the good of present and future generations.