Lyrical Abstraction
Shel’s lyrical abstractions flow with spontaneity, intuition, and emotional depth. Each work dissolves the boundaries between form and feeling, inviting the viewer into a quiet, contemplative space. Favoring freedom and improvisation over rigid structure, her paintings unfold like visual meditations — personal expressions that speak in color, rhythm, and breath.
“space of sanctity”
A quiet balance of texture, color, and movement invites one into a moment of reflection. This piece embodies Shel’s intention to hold space: an invitation into a space of sanctity where stillness and energy coexist, allowing space to pause, exhale, and embrace grace in the moment.
12 x 12 acrylic on birch board
Rooted in abundance and harmony, “Awaking Harmony. 786” abstract piece invites the viewer into a moment of stillness and reflection. With layered textures and a warm, earthy palette, the composition creates a space for contemplation—an open invitation to pause, breathe, and simply be. The interplay of organic forms and structured elements reflects the delicate balance between presence and possibility, echoing the artist’s deep desire to "hold space" for others through her work.
12 x 12 acrylic on birch board
“Measure of Silence” explores the balance between presence and pause — the rhythm that exists between what is spoken and what is held. The bold red and black forms move through a soft, weathered field of color, evoking fragments of thought, sound, or memory suspended in stillness. Simplicity holds power.This work continues Shel’s reflection of hope and space through a quiet lens. The open space is intentional — an act of restraint, allowing breath and ambiguity to hold their own gravity. Each line, dot, and mark carries the memory of motion, yet resists completion, inviting viewers to listen rather than look.
At its heart, Measure of Silence is about the art of pause — how even the smallest gesture can echo when surrounded by quiet.
20 x 16 Acrylic on birch board
“Grace & Dust” explores the tension between our guardrails and life’s fleeting, beautiful interruptions. The bold vertical form rises as a symbol of stability and ambition, while circles drift like unexpected joys. Beneath it all, the gentle foundation holds space for humanity: soft, imperfect, and enduring.
18 x 18 acrylic on birch board