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It's a journey of engaged creativity!  I hope to claim a bit of space and share whatever space I am privileged to have.  I am a strong believer in equality for all. 


I would like to create art based on personal reflections about structural inequalities, perhaps strengthen empathy and solidarity with people experiencing these inequalities. 


I’ve spent most of my working life as a humanitarian aid worker, and lived and worked in several continents, working with refugees and internally displaced people.  I am a self- taught artist, mentored by other creative practitioners and instead of a Fine Arts degree, I have a Master’s Degree in Development Studies. 

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In private collections, hopefully on the street,

   hopefully engaging in discussions.

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Calling all artists! We are thrilled to invite you to be part of an awe-inspiring exhibition titled "Is This a Protest?" that aims to spark change and inspire a movement. We are calling all artists, thinkers, and dreamers to use their creativity to explore the complex concept of protest and its various layers. We believe that art has the power to transform society and bring about change. This exhibition is an opportunity for you to use your unique voice to challenge perceptions, provoke thoughts, and ignite discussions about some of the most pressing issues of our time. From climate change, gender, race, and ethnicity, to power, anti-hate and anti-oppression, equity, diversity, and inclusion, we want you to delve deep and share your interpretations, reflections, and narratives on the idea of protest. Let your creativity be a tool for inquiry, a voice for the voiceless, and a platform for change. Your art has the power to educate, heal, and inspire. We believe that by working together, we can make a difference.

Honoured to hear back from friends


Very many friends have gotten in touch after purchasing a piece or reading a blog post, with loving notes about the positive impact on them. I am humbled.  I would like to acknowledge all your notes with humility, love and respect. Thank you so much!  - Bel

“I have already hung my latest Bel Angeles piece ... next to ‘She Does Not Need Your Approval’ in my office and it looks brilliant. As I spend most of the day here, I will have the joyful opportunity of seeing them both for hours and hours ... yay!”

Marie, Ottawa, Canada

“Well folks.... I just needed to close the conversation with one last thank you. Yesterday was such a lovely day and Bel's painting looks perfect hanging over my fireplace! All that is missing are more paintings! .”

Linda, Ottawa, Canada

My work in the last few months is all about planning to try to stop COVID from getting into congregate living settings ... as the risk of transmission is so high. These settings don’t allow people the ability to social distance as bedrooms and washrooms are shared... It is a fine balance between everyone in the home being safe while respecting individual rights of people with mental health issues who are already marginalized and very disempowered. So the concept of this painting has special meaning to me.  ” 

Glenna, Toronto, Canada

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