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Bella Cannon
Bella Kimmel is a fine artist and painter known for her vibrant and gestural paintings. Beginning with memory, she uses the painting process as an active space for recollection and reflection. Kimmel’s work explores the haziness and unreliability of memory, translating her diverse upbringing in New Zealand, Richmond, Virginia, London, England, and Savannah, Georgia into expressive and dynamic artworks.
Her medium versatility allows her to capture fleeting experiences and evoke depth and nostalgia through the most fitting process. Guided by memory, her style and technique vary from rendered scenes to abstract layers of paint and colour.
Positioning herself as an outsider, Kimmel diligently records and reflects on transient experiences. Her aim is to create connections by inviting viewers to recall and engage with their own memories. Each painting explores scenes from family gatherings to everyday moments, blending reality and memory to celebrate the beauty in life’s ordinary moments.
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Artworks by Bella Cannon
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Boys in the Surf
See Artwork »‘Boys in the Surf’ captures the carefree joy of a beach day, as a group of young surfers emerge from the ocean with their boards. The lush green hills in the background contrast with the vibrant blues of the water, while soft brushstrokes and dynamic color blocking give the scene a sense of movement and light. The composition evokes the playful energy and adventurous spirit of a quintessential New Zealand summer, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in the beauty of the moment.
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Harataonga Picnic
See Artwork »‘Harataonga Picnic’ captures a sun-soaked day at the beach, with a group of picnickers relaxing under vibrant umbrellas. Set against the stunning backdrop of Harataonga Bay, the figures are absorbed in leisurely activities, their postures and expressions embodying the tranquility of a summer afternoon. The composition draws the eye with its bold color palette, and the checkered picnic blanket provides a central point of texture and pattern. The playful brushstrokes and vibrant hues evoke the warmth of the day, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in this quintessential New Zealand beach scene.
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90 Mile Beach Picnic
See Artwork »This painting captures a group of picnickers basking in the sun on the expansive 90 Mile Beach in New Zealand. Their vibrant clothing and the colorful, patterned blanket stand out against the sweeping landscape. The composition draws the viewer’s eye to the interplay of bold patterns and color blocking, emphasizing the harmony between the figures and their surroundings. The cropped view adds an intimate feel, inviting the viewer into this relaxed moment by the sea.
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Cheltenham Beach Picnic
See Artwork »Afternoon on Cheltenham Beach, painted with the vantage overlooking a group lounging under the Pohutukawa tree for shade. The mid-afternoon sun casts intense shadows over the sand, a spectral of colours illuminated. The tree is painted with detail causing the eye to shift between the negative space inside the branches and the swaths of colour cast over the sand.
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Cheltenham Beach Afternoon.
See Artwork »The iconic Auckland skyline is reimagined in vibrant hues, capturing Rangitoto from the perspective of an afternoon picnicker on one of the North Shore beaches. The bold blues of the sea and sky contrast with the warm, sun-dappled sand, while the patterned picnic blanket in the foreground brings texture and familiarity. Figures in the distance evoke a sense of serenity, while the dynamic colors breathe new life into this beloved landscape, offering a fresh and joyful take on a classic view.
