Cheers to me, 2026

Hela  

A vibrant celebration of leisure and light. This acrylic painting transforms a simple cocktail into a bold visual statement. The composition radiates energy through a saturated orange palette. A crisp blue straw provides a sharp, cooling contrast. Three glossy cherries rest atop the drink, held by a precise silver pick. 
The artist applies a graphic clarity to the scene. This precision stems from a background in fashion design. Every line feels intentional. The balance of form creates a modern sensibility. A soft pink surface grounds the glass, while a deep red shadow adds dramatic depth. 
This artwork elevates a fleeting moment of pleasure into a permanent study of color. It captures the quiet glamour of contemporary life. The smooth application of paint emphasizes the luminosity of the liquid. The rim of the glass sparkles with a textured, sugared finish. The piece concludes with a focus on the interplay between light and saturated hues.

Hela is a contemporary artist whose vibrant and playful paintings celebrate the quiet glamour of everyday life. With a focus on table settings, cocktails, glassware, and elegantly arranged tables, she creates modern still lifes that blend simplicity with bold color and charm. Her pared-back yet colorful style transforms ordinary moments into joyful visual statements.

Trained as a fashion designer at the renowned Pforzheim University of Arts and Design in Germany, Hela spent several years in the fashion industry. Painting was a parallel passion she nurtured alongside her design career until it naturally evolved into her primary creative focus.

Her fashion background deeply influences her artistic process, informing the balance, precision, and keen eye for color and form that define her compositions. There's a graphic clarity to her work that feels both effortless and intentional, reflecting a modern and stylish sensibility.

Today, Hela's paintings offer a fresh perspective on still life—inviting viewers into a world of light, leisure, and understated sophistication, all conveyed through her distinctive and evolving visual language.