Isabella Morales Salis (b. 1995, Porto Alegre, Brazil) is an emerging contemporary painter based in London, United Kingdom. Drawing on her Brazilian heritage, she weaves together cultural roots and contemporary influences to create art that explores the deep connection between the human psyche and the natural world.
Her work delves into the psychological impacts of climate change, inviting viewers to reflect on the emotional responses that arise from our evolving relationship with nature. Through surreal compositions, Isabella explores how inner landscapes mirror the environment, suggesting that true healing requires us to look both inward and outward.
Her paintings often feature symbolic animals, representing states of mind or spiritual connections, set against fragmented realities that evoke a sense of being between worlds. The use of vibrant colours and dynamic compositions creates a space where dreams and memories blend with lived experiences, inviting a deeper reflection on identity and belonging.
The figures in her work, often young women in introspective poses, embody themes of desire, solitude, and transformation. As a 2023 Esop Newman Scholarship recipient, Isabella seeks to foster dialogue about the emotional toll of environmental change, encouraging viewers to reconnect with both themselves and the world around them.