Gina Kiel’s first solo exhibition, Tidal Bodies, explores themes of cyclical change and transformation. Free-flowing sketches are refined into paintings, as fluid forms grow into entities of their own. Through these paintings, Kiel is channelling archetypal beings who pulse with constant motion. Optical patterns are paired with soft, introspective features, giving shape and colour to new ways of seeing.

With the inclusion of a gallery mural, Tidal Bodies marks a pivotal moment in Kiel’s artistic practice, embodying a more intuitive approach to painting. Her work has evolved alongside personal milestones, from the early days of motherhood to this current stage of integration. What began as a narrative of separation—painted forms split in two—has transformed into a celebration of wholeness and the interconnectedness of all things.

Tidal Bodies refers to the rhythms of the ocean mirroring the fluid nature of the body. Kiel’s work displays reverence for this ongoing motion of life—an ebb and flow of experiences—and how these forces shape and reshape us.

Join us for the opening celebration on Friday evening, 21st February, from 6pm, with beverages generously provided by Kono Wines and Duncans Brewery.