Energia

Energia embodies the essence of energy and spirit, blending mind, body, and soul through a vibrant explosion of colour and paint. Drawing from the seven chakra colours, the work symbolises the body’s energy centres, continuing Isabella Boorman’s exploration of cosmic, abstract expression. What makes Energia uniquely personal is its deep-rooted connection to Venice, a city close to Boorman’s heart. The artist has embedded Venetian details into the design, such as the numerals ‘CMXXXVI,’ referencing the founding of the Chiesa dell’Abbazia della Misericordia. The piece also features Murano glass, crystals, stones, and hand-collected shells from the Venetian Lido. At its core lies the deep blue Third Eye chakra, representing intuition and inner knowing, crowned with cosmic stars inspired by the Basilica di San Marco and Torre dell’Orologio. These genderless glasses evoke a higher human spirit, transcending identity and societal boundaries. All materials are sustainably sourced from Venice and Brighton, the cities closest to her heart.

Isabella Boorman is a British artist, curator, and writer who divides her time between London and Venice. She holds an MA in History of Art from the Courtauld Institute, London, and is currently a PhD candidate at La Sapienza University of Rome in collaboration with The Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation.

Her academic background informs a practice rooted in both research and intuition. Through large-scale abstract paintings, she explores the intersection of art, spirituality, and the self—body, mind, and soul. Through vibrant colours and dynamic compositions, she celebrates the flow of energy within the body and the universe, capturing a sense of freedom and expansive space.