5 Artworks from “Life, Love and Everything She Creates” Worth Seeing

There is something special about seeing what an artist, specially a woman artist, chooses to create from the things that matter most to her. Sometimes it is a person she loves, a memory she carries, a feeling she cannot quite put into words, or simply the little things she notices in everyday life. These personal experiences often become the starting point for work that feels deeply individual and yet surprisingly relatable.

What makes these works even more interesting is the way every artist sees and interprets these experiences differently. A familiar feeling can become a painting, a quiet memory can take the shape of an image, and an everyday object can suddenly carry a much deeper meaning. Art gives artists the space to hold onto these moments, explore them, and share them with others in a way that words sometimes cannot.

For women artists in particular, so much of what shapes their creative lives can be found in the spaces around them, their relationships, memories, surroundings, emotions, and the everyday details that stay with them. The result is work that can feel personal and intimate while still giving the viewer something to connect with.

In this exhibition, we get to see those different perspectives come together. Each artist brings her own experiences and creative language to the work, giving us a chance to look at the familiar through someone else’s eyes. And sometimes, that is exactly what makes an artwork stay with us long after we have finished looking at it.

About the Exhibition: Life, Love & Everything She Creates

These artworks are part of our latest virtual exhibition, Life, Love and Things She Creates, bringing together 50 artworks by 50 incredible women artists from different backgrounds and creative practices.

The exhibition celebrates the many ways women artists turn their experiences, emotions, relationships, and everyday observations into art. From intimate personal stories to thoughtful reflections on the world around them, every piece offers something different to discover.

We invite you to visit the exhibition and explore all 50 artworks, meet the artists behind them, and take your time discovering the stories, ideas, and perspectives that make each piece unique.

In this feature, we are taking a closer look at five artworks from women artists who bring their own experiences, ideas, and ways of seeing into what they create. Each piece offers a small glimpse into the world of its artist, reminding us that inspiration can come from anywhere, from life, love, memories, and the things we surround ourselves with.

1. Je suis ton amoureuse (I’m your Lover) by Gaëlle Étémé

2. Postpartum by Ellie Goodliffe

3. Redacted by Christine Aaron

4. Fishy Eyes by Alena Ptsjolko

5. Ghost of You by Leigh Witherell

There’s More Waiting to Be Seen

Art can tell us a lot about the person who makes it. Sometimes it gives us a glimpse into a memory, a relationship, a feeling, or a part of everyday life that might otherwise go unnoticed. That is what makes exhibitions like Life, Love and Things She Creates so lovely to explore. With 50 artists bringing their own perspectives, stories, and experiences into the exhibition, there is so much to discover beyond these five works.

Each artwork offers its own little invitation to pause. One piece might remind you of something personal, another might make you look at an ordinary moment differently, while another might simply stay with you because of the way it makes you feel. Together, these works show just how many different ways there are for artists to explore life, love, identity, memory, connection, and the everyday experiences that shape us.

And that is perhaps what makes a group exhibition like this so special. There is no single story being told. Instead, there are many individual voices, each bringing something different to the conversation. The artists featured in Life, Love and Things She Creates come from their own unique creative worlds, yet their work can still create moments of recognition and connection for the viewer.

We hope these five pieces gave you a little taste of what the exhibition has to offer and, perhaps, introduced you to an artist whose work you will want to follow. Sometimes discovering a new artist begins with just one artwork that catches your attention. From there, you might find yourself exploring their wider practice, learning more about their story, or simply returning to a piece that stayed in your mind long after you first saw it.

There is also something wonderfully intimate about being able to step into an exhibition from wherever you are. You can take your time with each piece, revisit the works that speak to you, notice small details, and move through the exhibition at your own pace. In a world where we often rush from one thing to the next, an online exhibition can offer a gentle opportunity to slow down and simply look.

And with 50 artists taking part, there is plenty of looking to do. Beyond the five works we have highlighted here are many more paintings, photographs, mixed-media pieces, and creative perspectives waiting to be discovered. Some may immediately catch your eye, while others may grow on you slowly. You never quite know which artwork will become your favourite until you give yourself the chance to explore.

So, if these five works caught your eye, don’t stop here. Head over to the full exhibition and explore all 50 artworks from the incredible women artists featured in Life, Love and Things She Creates. Take your time, follow your curiosity, and see which artists and artworks speak to you along the way. There is always more waiting to be seen, and perhaps your next favorite artist is already part of this exhibition.

Editor’s Note:

If this exhibition has you thinking about the stories, feelings, and ideas you have been wanting to put into your own work, here’s your sign to submit to our latest open call! Our Things We Feel Virtual Exhibition is now open for submissions, and we would love to see what you create.