Hello, I'm Arbella S.

Arbella is an American artist and a 2015 graduate of Northern Kentucky University. Born into a family of artists​,​ she spent her entire life dedicated to creativity with a passion for the arts. An enthusiastic traveller​,​ her experiences worldwide are what shape both her artistic content and view of life with an emphasis on her time studying abroad in Barcelona​,​ Spain​,​ as well as in Los Angeles​,​ California. She is currently based in France since 2016​,​ and emerged professionally into the art field in 2018. In 2020​,​ Galerie SONIA MONTI in Paris​,​ France held an exhibit featuring Arbella’s paintings​,​ and Espace Paul Ricard in Lyon created a solo show for her work. The New York Art Center of NYC scheduled her appearance in their monthly art walk this summer​,​ the date is to be announced due to postponing for the Coronavirus. She is most fascinated by the unique charms of people​,​ and her subject matter is often reflective of that with its showcasing of cropped portraits and captivating eyes. Often you will also find collections of abstract art​,​ which is Arbella’s personal way of exteriorising and understanding the complex emotions that are inherently tied to our humanity. The consistent paradox of chaos and beauty in life is inspiration for much of Arbella's work​,​ and this is why you will often find contrasting elements of abstraction and hyper-realism​,​ with the aim of harmonising the rawness of the unknown with the delicateness of the understood. Her work is often mixed technique​,​ using acrylics or oil paint on canvas with metal shards​,​ gold leaf​,​ and feathers.