Isabelle Gougenheim

Based in Chicago, Isabelle Gougenheim paints the city as one would capture a pulse - between frenzy and poetry, between vibrancy and bursts of light.

Her canvases tell the story of urban turmoil and beauty, a palimpsest of memories, colors, and movement. Each canvas is built like a sequence of overlapping scenes—an intricate weave of images and feelings, where the spontaneity of movement meets the depth of perception.

Her art carries the pulse of daily life, the rhythmic energy of the city, where sounds and colors collide in a state of constant motion.

Yet, within this vitality, moments of stillness emerge—pauses where emotion surfaces, where the material itself tells a more intimate story. In this interplay between intensity and contemplation, her unique world takes shape.

Isabelle Gougenheim constantly explores new artistic territories.

Acrylic paint, pastels, spray paint, inks, and markers—layer upon layer, building depth, texture, and transparency.

Her work also carries a distinct textile influence—vibrant threads sewn directly onto the canvas add depth, a sense of movement, and an echo of woven memories from the past.

Isabelle Gougenheim uses a wide range of tools—brushes brought back from Korea, pieces of wood found in...

Isabelle Gougenheim holds an MSc in Art and Ethnology from Les Arts Décoratifs in Strasbourg, France. Before committing to her art full-time, she gained valuable experience working with leading interior design firms such as Holly Hunt and served as a partner at Kevin Reilly Collection.

2025: Palimpseste Urbain, A Solo Exhibition | Galerie Murmure | Colmar, France
2025: In Her Eyes | Artist Replete | Chicago, IL
2024: Home Sweet Home #3 | Truborn Gallery | Chicago, IL
2024: Merci Beaucoup, A Solo Exhibition | Truborn Gallery | Chicago, IL
2024: Home Sweet Home #2 | Truborn Gallery | Chicago, IL
2024: Group Exhibition at Artist Replete | Chicago, IL
2023: Vortex | Solo Exhibition | Chicago, IL
2023: Group Exhibition at Rose Gallery | Chicago, IL
2023: Expo Chicago with MCA Chicago | Chicago, IL