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Remy Gecelter

Artist and Illustrator

About Me

Remy is a South African–born artist based in Toronto, Canada. A self-taught creative, she works primarily in mixed media.

Her work draws inspiration from the world around her, often serving as a reflection of her inner landscape — a dialogue between emotion and observation. Through her art, Remy explores vulnerability, beauty, and the complexity of being human. Each piece invites a sense of openness and connection, creating space for viewers to see parts of themselves within her work.

Original Artworks

A bold fusion of mixed media, abstraction, and symbolism — where vibrant colour, layered textures, and unexpected juxtapositions reflect the emotional complexity of lived experience. Yaelly creates this way to challenge linear narratives, inviting viewers to see beauty in contradiction, and to find power in personal reinvention.

A colourful painting of a tennis court surrounded by green grass, trees, and buildings. Several people are on or near the court, some playing tennis and others watching. The style is vibrant and expressive.
A colourful, abstract painting of a house with green bushes, a pink fence, and a lawn with pink and green elements.
A colourful painting depicting a backyard with green grass, bushes, and a wooden deck attached to a house with blue walls and pink window frames. Pink flowers hang from the roof of the deck.
A person in gray athletic clothing and a white hat preparing to hit a tennis ball on a green tennis court, viewed from behind.

“Me vs. Me” | 2025 | 48” x 48” | Acrylic on Canvas

This vibrant piece transforms the tennis court into a theatre of the mind, where the match is internal and the stakes are personal. The lone figure, adrift in exaggerated colour and whimsical distortion, isn’t battling an opponent, in fact he’s confronting himself. Spectators fade into irrelevance as the scene pulses with quiet tension, inviting viewers to reflect on the beauty of self-focus, the courage of solitude, and the resolve it takes to show up for yourself. It’s not about winning, it’s about witnessing your own evolution.

“Look in the mirror. That’s your competition.”

$2,500.00

Close-up of a colourful tennis scene with pink and red flooring, a pink grid-patterned wall, and a reflective shiny surface that appears to be part of a display or artwork.
Close-up of a fabric gift bag with a red and pink checkered pattern, placed on a red surface with pink and green elements nearby.
Close-up of a vibrant red and pink painting with overlapping diagonal strokes and textured canvas surface.
Close-up of colourful painting or print with prominent green, pink, and brown hues.

“Step Back” | 2025 | 36” x 48” | Acrylic on Canvas with Resin Feature

This piece invites the viewer into a moment of disorientation. An abstract close-up that resists clarity, rendered in bold strokes and saturated hues. The court is familiar, yet fragmented, asking us to pause and reconsider what we think we see. It speaks to the human tendency to fixate, to lose ourselves in detail, and gently reminds us that understanding often lives in the space we step back from. It’s not about the game, it’s about the lens through which we choose to witness it.

$1,800.00 — SOLD

A colourful painting of a diverse group of people wearing sunglasses with a pink background.
A colorful painting of three people wearing sunglasses against a pink background. The woman in the center has blonde hair and is wearing a turquoise shirt with blue flowers. The two men are on either side, with the man on the left having dark hair and a pink shirt, and the man on the right having short brown hair, a green jacket, and is touching his chin with his hand.
A painted portrait of a woman with blond hair making a finger to lips gesture. The painting has a colorful, abstract style with pinks, greens, and creams.
Painting of four people, three men and one woman, wearing sunglasses, with a pink background. The woman has blonde hair and is wearing a turquoise top with blue flowers. One man has black hair and a beige shirt, resting his chin on his hand. The second man has dark skin, short hair, a green shirt, and a clerical collar, touching his face. The third man's face is partially visible.

“Rallying Eyes” | 2025 | 24” x 48” | Acrylic on Canvas with Resin Finish

“Rallying Eyes” is a vibrant meditation on presence, perception, and personal focus. The stylized group of figures that are mostly adorned in sunglasses, represents the ever-watchful gaze of society. Yet the true subject of the piece is not the crowd, but the quiet resolve to rise above it. The sunglasses serve a deeper purpose: they obscure the eyes (the windows to the soul) reminding us that we can never truly know what others are thinking or feeling. Their judgments are shaped by unseen biases, and their opinions are often projections. To succeed, one must learn to ignore the noise and trust their own vision.

$1,500.00

A colourful painting of a tennis court surrounded by lush green trees and bushes with a pink sky in the background.
Three colourful paintings on easels inside a bright room with large windows, with a houseplant on a table and a couch nearby.
A colourful painting of a backyard tennis court with a small chair and lush greenery around.
A colourful painting of a tennis court surrounded by green bushes and trees, with a wooden chair in the background.

“Step onto the Court” | 2025 | 15” x 30” | Acrylic on Canvas with Resin Finish

“Step onto the Court” captures the pivotal moment when observation gives way to action. The stylized tennis court, bathed in surreal hues and surrounded by lush, dreamlike foliage, becomes a metaphor for the threshold between comfort and courage. The empty chair and looming light pole suggest a space once watched from the sidelines that is now ready to be claimed. This piece speaks to the bravery it takes to move from spectator to participant, to embrace challenge and vulnerability in pursuit of growth.

“It is not the critic who counts… The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena… who strives valiantly… who errs… but who does actually strive to do the deeds.”

$600.00

A woman in a pink tennis outfit with a braid, holding a tennis racket, facing a tennis court surrounded by greenery. The court is pink with white lines, and there is another woman hitting a tennis ball with a racquet on the court. The background includes trees and a pink sky.
A girl playing tennis on an indoor court with red flooring, green wall, and net, preparing to hit a yellow tennis ball, while another person is visible in the background.
Painting of a woman with a ponytail holding a tennis racket on a red tennis court, with green foliage on the left side.
Close-up image of a red shopping or gift bag with green grapes and leafy designs on the side.

“Game, Set” | 2025 | 36” x 48” | Acrylic on Canvas

“Game, Set” captures the tension and beauty of unfinished narratives. By omitting the word match, the piece invites viewers to reconsider the nature of outcomes, not as fixed endpoints, but as fluid interpretations. The vibrant court, dynamic figures, and surreal landscape evoke the immediacy of challenge, yet resist closure. It’s a visual reminder that every moment holds potential, and the meaning we assign to it is ours to choose.

“Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it.”

$1,800.00

Abstract acrylic painting with splashes of pink, orange, yellow, and green, and a bold horizontal blue stripe across the center. Pink handwritten text in the lower right corner reads, "LOVE YOU to the moon & back."
Close-up of a colourful abstract painting with pink, blue, and orange drips on a white canvas. Text in pink reads, "LOVE you to the moon & back." Signed by the artist in the bottom right corner.
A colourful abstract painting with pink and peach drips, a bold blue stripe, and pink spray-painted text that reads "LOVE YOU to the moon & back" signed by the artist in the bottom right corner.
Abstract acrylic on canvas painting with pastel pink, orange, yellow, blue, and green splashes and drips, including partially visible pink text saying, 'Love you to the moon & back'.

“Love You to the Moon and Back” | 2023 | 36” x 48” | Acrylic on Canvas with Resin Finish

This abstract composition blends fluid motion with heartfelt sentiment. Vertical streaks of pink, orange, and yellow cascade like celestial clouds, anchored by a bold blue horizon line that drips downward suggesting both gravity and emotional depth. In the corner, the handwritten phrase “Love you to the moon & back” adds a personal touch, transforming the piece into a visual love letter.

$1,200.00 — SOLD

Abstract artwork combining dark brushstrokes, pink accents, and collage elements including part of an astronaut suit with American flag patch.
Modern living room with a white lounge chair, a black sideboard, abstract artwork, a potted plant, and vases.
Reflection of a person taking a photo with a camera, seen through the visor of an astronaut suit, with artistic paint splatters on the glass.
A painted patch of fabric with an American flag design on a white cloth, painted with blue and yellow strokes.

“Take Me to the Milky Way” | 2023 | 36” x 48” | Mixed Media with Resin Feature

This dynamic piece fuses realism with abstraction, centring on a partially rendered astronaut’s helmet surrounded by expressive strokes of black, pink, and orange. The cosmic backdrop evokes motion and mystery, while the fragmented brushwork suggests a journey not just through space, but through identity. The helmet which is traditionally a symbol of exploration and protection, becomes a metaphor for introspection and emotional distance.

“The greatest explorer on this earth never takes voyages as long as those of the man who descends to the depth of his heart.”

$1,200.00

Mixed media artwork combining a photograph of a woman with blonde hair, wearing earrings and a necklace, with abstract yellow, purple, black, and pink brushstrokes, and a stylized face drawn over part of the photo.
Interior scene with a wooden cabinet topped with decorative vases, a stack of books, and a flower arrangement in a yellow vase, with a colorful abstract art piece on the wall above.
Mixed media artwork combining a photograph of a woman wearing a pink blazer and pearl necklace with painted abstract elements including a large eye, lips, and partial facial features.
Abstract painting with bold brushstrokes in purple, yellow, black, and pink colours.

“Princess Diana” | 2021 | 20” x 24” | Mixed Media

“Princess Diana” blurs the line between identity and performance. A repeated photographic portrait is disrupted by bold strokes and a cartoon-like face, creating a layered tension between authenticity and artifice. The exaggerated features and offset composition challenge viewers to consider how personas are constructed, both by ourselves and by others.

$450.00 — SOLD

A basketball player in a yellow Lakers jersey holding a basketball, with some parts of the image obscured by abstract black, yellow, red, and white paint splatters and strokes.
Modern living room with a large abstract basketball player painting on gray wall, white sofa with purple and yellow pillows, yellow throw blanket, potted plant, side table with books, pendant light
Mixed media artwork featuring a female basketball player in a yellow uniform, with abstract black, yellow, and red paint strokes, and a stylized eye illustration over her right eye.
A mixed media artwork combining a photograph and abstract paint splatters, featuring a Los Angeles Lakers basketball jersey and a basketball.

“Legendary” | 2021 | 20” x 24” | Mixed Media

A tribute to legacy and duality, Legendary honours the spirit of Kobe Bryant through layered symbolism. The juxtaposition of jersey numbers 8 and 24, expressive brushwork, and fragmented portraiture reflect the evolution of a legend. The abstract overlays suggest movement, intensity, and emotional depth capturing not just the athlete, but the legacy.

$450.00 — SOLD

Colourful painting of four women taking a selfie against a red and orange background, with black, yellow, and blue accents.
Interior of a modern living room featuring a colorful abstract painting of four women on the wall. A black hanging lamp, a wooden sideboard with decorative objects, and a yellow chair are also visible.
Close-up of an abstract painting with bright colours, including orange, yellow, black, pink, and blue, featuring bold brushstrokes and drips.
A colourful, artistic painting of three women, with two of them depicted as cartoon characters and one as a real person, against a vibrant red background.

“Family Portrait” | 2021 | 36” x 48” | Mixed Media

A celebration of unity and individuality. Four women stand arm-in-arm, their painted bodies and photographic faces creating a striking contrast between abstraction and realism. The vibrant red background pulses with energy, while the interlocked pose speaks to solidarity, friendship, and shared strength.

Private commission

A skateboard deck with a graffiti-style image of a smiling man wearing a cap, painted in black and white, on an orange background.
Mixed media artwork featuring a black and white photo of a smiling woman with short hair, combined with painted abstract elements in yellow, gray, black, and white, including a large eye and a dark shaded shapes on an orange-yellow background.
Close-up of a vintage pinball machine's playfield with colorful artwork, scattered LEGO bricks, and orange bumper stickers with black and yellow text.
Close-up of a yellow snack package with LEGO pieces attached and handwritten text that reads 'WHAT'S NORMAL ANYWAY' on a textured carpet.

“What’s Normal Anyways” | 2023 | Mixed Media on Skateboard Deck

This custom piece reimagines portraiture through the lens of duality and self-expression. Created as a commissioned work, the skateboard deck becomes a bold canvas for exploring identity — one half rendered in realistic detail, the other abstracted and surreal, with a single exaggerated eye confronting the viewer. Dripping paint and vibrant orange tones suggest motion, tension, and the layered complexity of how we present ourselves versus how we’re perceived. A deeply personal interpretation, this artwork blurs the line between representation and introspection.

Private commission

Mixed media art combining black-and-white photographs of a woman with abstract colourful paint strokes and shapes.
Minimalist wooden desk and chair in front of a white wall with a colourful abstract portrait painting hung above.
Street art graffiti mural featuring a black and white portrait of a woman with earrings, painted on a wall with colourful drips and splatters.
An abstract mixed-media collage combining black-and-white images of two women, painted brushstrokes, and bold graphic elements including a question mark and splashes of pastel colours, set against a background of green and purple paint splatters.

“Frida” | 2021 | 20” x 24” | Mixed Media

A surreal interplay of photography and abstraction, “Frida” explores the complexity of identity and perception. The layered faces suggest multiplicity in how we are seen, how we see ourselves, and how those views often conflict. Expressive pastel brushstrokes disrupt the realism, while the highlighted eye becomes a focal point of introspection. This piece invites viewers to question what lies beneath the surface.

$450.00

Abstract colourful painting with a prominent blue butterfly with large eyes on its wings, set against a vibrant background of orange, yellow, blue, and red with paint splatters and brush strokes.
A person in bed reading a newspaper with black and white printed columns, lying under white blankets, with a black headboard behind. Above, a colourful abstract painting of a butterfly with blue, orange, yellow, and red hues hangs on the wall.
Colourful abstract street art mural featuring a blue butterfly with circular eyes on a vibrant background of orange, blue, yellow, and black paintings.
An abstract graffiti art piece with vibrant colors including blue, orange, yellow, and green. It features a large blue shape with two concentric circles resembling eyes, surrounded by colorful brushstrokes and spray paint splatters, with some drip effects.

“Evil Eye” | 2022 | 36” x 48” | Acrylic on Canvas

A radiant fusion of emotion and symbolism, this series declares the triumph of love over adversity. Two heart-like forms float within a vibrant field of brushstrokes suggesting both chaos and harmony. At the centre of each heart lies the protective symbol of the evil eye. Traditionally used to ward off negativity, the evil eye here becomes a guardian of love itself — watchful, resilient, and unwavering. The interplay of dripping paint and expressive texture reinforces the idea that love is fluid yet powerful, capable of shielding and healing.

“Love is the most powerful force in the universe — it protects, it heals, and it sees beyond what others cannot.”

Private commission

Abstract painting featuring two pink heart-shaped figures with eyes and splashes of yellow, purple, pink, and orange paint layered in a splash and drip style.
Contemporary living room with a large abstract painting of two hearts with eyes hanging on a light gray wall above a dark wooden sideboard. The sideboard has decorative vases, candles, a plant, and a record player. A yellow modern chair with black metal legs is in front. The room has wooden flooring and minimalist decor.
Abstract colourful painting featuring two pink hearts with eyes, set against a background of bold blue, yellow, orange, and pink brushstrokes with black paint splatters.
Bright abstract painting featuring two pink heart-shaped figures with target-like eyes on a yellow background, with colourful horizontal brush strokes and black splatters.

“Evil Eye 2” | 2022 | 36” x 48” | Acrylic on Canvas

Part of the Evil Eye series.

$1,700.00 — SOLD

Abstract painting of pink hearts with eyeballs inside, set against a textured background of pink, purple, blue, and brown brushstrokes.
Abstract pink and purple artwork with eye-like shapes hanging on a grey textured wall, next to a gray upholstered chair and a small wooden table with black teapots and cups.
Abstract painting featuring pink hearts with black and white encircled eyes, set against a background of pink, purple, blue, and brown brushstrokes.
Abstract painting with pink heart shapes containing an eye, along with brushstrokes in shades of pink, purple, and white.

“Evil Eye 3” | 2023 | 20” x 24” | Acrylic on Canvas

Part of the Evil Eye series.

$950.00 — SOLD

A skateboard with an abstract painted design leaning against a wall and a wooden ladder. The design features a mountain, stars, and a bear reflection.
Modern living room with black wall, dark chair with orange cushion, window overlooking brick apartment building, and decorative skateboards on wall.
A skateboard deck with a custom artistic design, featuring a cosmic scene with stars, clouds, and a planet, leaning against a wall and a piece of furniture, next to a spray bottle and some fabric.
A skateboard deck with a collage design featuring an astronaut, stars, and space-themed images leaning against a wall near a wooden table with a spray bottle nearby.

“Drift” | 2023 | Mixed Media on Skateboard Deck

"Drift” is a meditation on surrender and the quiet courage it takes to let go of control and allow yourself to be carried by the unknown. It speaks to the moments when ambition pauses, when reflection overtakes motion, and when solitude becomes a space for clarity. The figure in this piece isn’t lost; they’re suspended in possibility. By blending themes of exploration and introspection, this piece invites viewers to consider that progress isn’t always forward but typically inward.

Private commission

Abstract painting featuring a blue vase with a green branch and green berries, a yellow lemon, and handwritten text reading 'EPIC HIKES of the WORLD' and 'Great French Paintings from The Barnes Foundation' with colorful brushstrokes and drips.
A modern dining room with a wooden table surrounded by black chairs, a single gray chair with wooden legs, a vase with pink flowers, a small potted cactus, and a framed colorful abstract painting on a light gray wall.
Painting of a blue bottle with a white label, a yellow lemon in the bottom left corner, green leaves in the top right corner, and multicolored drips and streaks. Handwritten text near the center reads 'When life gives you lemons, make life gives you lemons, when life gives you lemons!' at the bottom, the phrase 'Hikes of the world' is written in white on a green background.
A mixed media artwork featuring a blue lemon-shaped object with drips below, a yellow lemon, green leaves and vine, and handwritten text about life and lemons.

“Still Life 1” | 2022 | 20” x 24” | Mixed Media

This triptych tells a quiet story of transformation. Still Life 1 begins with the lemon that is bright, sour, and uninvited. It sits among symbols of uncertainty, a metaphor for the moments when life hands us what we didn’t ask for. Yet even here, there’s a glimmer of hope: the plants reach upward, hinting at resilience.

$550.00 framed

A colourful still life painting of a vase with red flowers and yellow accents, a green bottle, and a red fish, with a black and white checkered cloth in the background, on a table with a blue and cream tablecloth.
Decorative interior space with two colourful abstract paintings hanging on the wall, a rattan chair, a round wooden table with a large vase of white flowers, a small black bowl, and a decorative figurine.
Abstract painting featuring yellow, red, green, and black shapes with textured brushstrokes.
Acrylic on canvas painting of a bouquet of red and yellow flowers in a white vase, with additional flowers and objects in the background.

“Still Life 2” | 2023 | 20” x 24” | Mixed Media

In Still Life 2, that hope blooms into abundance. The scene is playful, lush, and full of colour, proof that joy can grow from what once felt daunting.

$550.00 framed

A colourful painting of a still life on a table with bottles, books, and food items against a striped purple and blue background.
Close-up of a colourful abstract painting featuring a green elongated shape and other vibrant colours and patterns.
A close-up painting of a jar of marmalade and a stack of books on a table, with a purple and blue background.

“Still Life 3” | 2023 | 40” x 16” | Acrylic on Canvas

Then comes Still Life 3, a return to the original setting, but with a shift in focus. The lemon is no longer central; the books remain, but the energy has changed. It’s a visual reminder that our beginnings don’t define us but rather it’s how we choose to evolve that writes the story.

$650.00