Collection: Isabella Luke

@bellalukeart

www.isabellaluke.com

Isabella Luke is an Australian artist residing in Sydney. Isabella's process derives from the transformative crucible of pain, where she has discovered a wellspring of inspiration. The grotesque qualities of Crohn's Disease, an ailment that has become an integral part of Isabella's existence, serve as a potent muse for their artistic exploration.

Crohn's disease is a persistent, unpredictable beast that manifests in pain, inflammation and discomfort. This led Isabella to probe the boundaries of beauty and discomfort which challenge societal norms and conventions. Her art embraces the visceral and unflinching examination of her chronic illnesses' effect of the human body, a mirror reflecting both its fragility and resilience.

She employs a variety of mediums to express the multifaceted aspects of her Crohn's Disease. Through her art, she encapsulates the physical pain, the emotional turmoil, and the pervasive uncertainty that are the hallmarks of her condition. She works with various textures, colours, and forms that mirror Crohn's complexity, creating visually arresting and emotionally resonant pieces.

Through her art, Isabella aims to shed light and create informative conversations on the plight of those who suffer from invisible chronic illnesses. She believes that embracing the grotesque and revealing the realities of having a chronic illnesses can redefine its narrative and offer a fresh perspective on the human condition.

Isabella invites viewers to engage with the uncomfortable, contemplate the duality of beauty and ugliness, and appreciate the strength that emerges from an individual living with a condition that is incurable. In this deeply personal journey, she explores the intricate relationship between the grotesque and the sublime, weaving the threads of agony into the fabric of art, resilient and healing.