Gina Kiel’s debut solo exhibition, Tidal Bodies, delves into themes of transformation and cyclical change. What begins as freeform sketches gradually evolves into fully realised paintings, with fluid lines growing into distinct, living forms. Through this body of work, Kiel channels archetypal figures, each vibrating with movement and energy. Optical patterns blend with soft, introspective features—offering a visual language for new ways of perceiving and being.

The exhibition also features a large-scale gallery mural, marking a significant shift in Kiel’s practice toward a more intuitive, embodied approach to painting. Her creative evolution is deeply connected to personal milestones, from early motherhood to this moment of integration and renewal. What once expressed a sense of separation—figures split and mirrored—now celebrates unity, balance, and the interconnected nature of life.

Tidal Bodies draws on the rhythms of the ocean as a metaphor for the fluidity of the human form and experience. Kiel’s work honours the perpetual motion of life—the ebb and flow of change—and how these forces shape us, both individually and collectively.

See the body of work here