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Her Story

"I am a woman living here in this time, and my art is a reflection of this shared journey—an exploration of what it means to feel deeply and embrace the fullness of life in all its moments. Through my work, I seek to harmonize the dualities of life such as grief and joy, irritation and calm, love and isolation. These dualities are not opposites to resolve but forces to balance, much like the interplay between humanity and nature, or the rhythms of everyday life. There is a sensuality to these moments—a complexity from which something softer can emerge and be shared.

 

With each piece, I invite viewers into an experience of connection and self-discovery. My art seeks to uplift without diminishing the depth of one’s feelings or life’s complexities. It is not merely a depiction of ideas but an unfolding of emotions—a poetic unraveling of life, celebrated in vibrant color and movement."

ABOUT THE ARTIST

 

Charlotte Marie Isbell is an Australian-born artist from Sydney, now based in Madison, Alabama. Working predominantly with oils, her work offers a meditative exploration of life’s dualities—such as pain and joy, simplicity and complexity, the self and the world. Painting from a garden studio at the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, Charlotte’s art is deeply connected to the rhythms of nature. While the Southern landscape grounds her, her travels across Australia and Europe lend her work a global perspective, rich in texture and meaning.

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Her paintings are marked by vivid, harmonious colors and layered textures, imbuing her canvases with a quiet resilience and beauty. Drawing inspiration from light, memory, and metaphor, Charlotte’s work invites viewers to pause and reflect, fostering a profound connection to the land and the human spirit. Her art transcends the visual, offering an experience that feels poetic, rich, and transformative.

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A self-directed artist, Charlotte’s creative evolution has been shaped by a background in classical and contemporary piano, over a decade in Australia’s design industry, and her studies in France. Mentorships with two notable contemporary artists have further inspired her to push the boundaries of color, texture, and narrative.

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Since her debut solo show in 2017, Charlotte’s work has been exhibited in solo shows and private collections across Australia, the United States, and beyond. With recognition from notable collectors worldwide, her art has garnered international acclaim through collaborations with local collectors and businesses, Anthropologie, and gallery representation in Huntsville. Bridging the personal and universal, her work leaves a lasting impression of beauty and emotional resonance.
 

EXHIBITIONS & SHOWS

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2018: Les Femmes - In Her Space, Solo Show Colorado Springs, CO
2019 / 2020: Les Femmes - Un Jour, En France - Solo Exhibit Fort Collins CO
2020: Soft & Wild Abstracts - Solo Show Fort Collins CO
2021: Les Femmes The Comforts of Home - Solo Exhibit Madison AL / Sydney Australia
2022: Herself - Solo Show Madison AL

2023: Natural Presence - Solo Show Madison AL

2023: An Original Touch - Peachtree & Co Huntsville AL
2023: The Unfolding - Collaborative Collection Huntsville, AL

2024: The Other Side of Blue - 104 Jefferson, Huntsville, AL

2024: Beautiful Mess - Gilded Moth Lincoln Mill, Huntsville, AL

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IN THE MEDIA​

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256 Today - The Vessel At Stovehouse to Unfold New Fine Art - Nov 2023

News Break - The Unfolding: A Breathtaking Journey Through Artistry and Inspiration - Nov 2023

Tennessee Valley Living - The Vessel Celebrating One Year - Nov 2023

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