Paulette Insall

ARTIST STATEMENT
I believe that art has the power to transform, heal, and connect us. Through my art, I aspire to foster resilience in others. To encourage a desire to explore their emotional landscapes and find solace in the beauty and complexity of life.

In my pursuit of creating abstract art, I aim to capture the essence of human emotions and offer a source of joy, grounding, and peace amidst the chaos and overstimulation of our modern lives. Through my use of vibrant colors and expressive marks, I strive to create a visual language that resonates with the human spirit.

For me, creating something beautiful is not just an end in itself but also a means of expressing my deepest emotions, processing my personal experiences, and finding healing. As I pour my heart and soul into each painting, I can forge a deep connection with the viewer while strengthening my own emotional resilience and finding a sense of peace and clarity.

My process is intuitive, without a predetermined outcome. As I paint, I respond to what I see on the canvas, adding and obliterating layers to achieve a balance between spontaneity and control, chaos and harmony. I draw inspiration from the gestural paintings of the Abstract Expressionists but also incorpora...

Though largely self taught over my career, I have studied with Krista Harris, Audrey Phillips, and Charlotte Foust. I am influenced by the work of Joan Mitchell, Cy Twombly, Willem de Kooning, Monet, and Van Gogh.

2022 Feast: Tucson, AZ (group)
2021 Art in Many Forms (group) Plano, TX
2021 Represented by Ron Hall Gallery: Dallas, TX
2020 Concert Mosaic, selected artist: Portland, OR
2019 The Gallery at Cerulean: Portland, OR (solo)
2019 Represented by The Gallery at Cerulean: Portland, OR
2018 Southminster Presbyterian Church "Celebration of Creativity": Beaverton, OR (invited artist)
2018 The Gallery at Cerulean, January Exhibition: Portland, Oregon (two person show)
2017 "Bouquets of the Heart" selected artist by The Bloom Project: Portland, OR (group)
2017 33 Contemporary Gallery "LAYERED": Chicago, IL (group)
2016 J. Pepin Art Gallery "Holiday Show": Portland, OR (group)
2016 J. Pepin Art Gallery "November Show": Portland, OR (group)
2016 J. Pepin Art Gallery "Transcendent Perception": Portland, OR (solo)
2016 dk Gallery "POPstart": Marietta, GA (group)
2016 Saatchi Online Collection for Chairish
2016 HUE Gallery of Contemporary Art "Inspire": Wichita, KS (group)
2016 LOCAL 14: Portland, OR (group)
2016 Beaumont Optical: Portland, OR (solo)
2016 NW Flex Space (group)
2015 Zuzu Salon & Gallery: Portland, OR (solo)
2015 Trudy's Living Room & Design Center: Wilsonville, OR (group)
2015 JoLa Cafe: Portland, OR (solo)
2013 Coldwell Banker: Ne...