Artist Profile: Marcelle Zavala
Overview
Marcelle Zavala is an Atlanta-based multidisciplinary artist whose work explores the interconnectedness of identity, environment, and emotional memory. With a practice rooted in fluid mark-making and vibrant color theory, Zavala blends figurative and botanical forms to create visual ecosystems that feel both personal and collective. Her style is intuitive, layered, and alive with movement—inviting the viewer into a dreamlike realm of reflection and renewal.
In Mitochondria, Zavala renders a luminous composition on watercolor paper where faces, flora, and cellular motifs converge in a rhythmic flow. The piece pulses with the energy of life and transformation—its title nodding to the cellular powerhouse while suggesting a deeper metaphysical vitality. Using mixed media, Zavala captures the essence of growth and connection at both a microscopic and cosmic scale, where the emotional and biological become indistinguishable.
Featured Artwork
Bushwick Gallery
- Artwork Title: Mitochondria
- Year of Creation: 2023
- Medium: Mixed media on watercolor paper
- Dimensions: 18 x 24 inches
- Location: Atlanta, Georgia