Gokula Stoffel examines how the “pictorial” can unfold within objects and spatial relationships, pushing the boundaries of traditional painting. Rather than limiting herself to conventional canvases, she applies painting techniques onto industrial materials, glass fragments, and diverse fabrics, crafting fragmented spatial collages that blur the lines between image and object. Her work is deeply rooted in attentiveness to her immediate environment, with a strong emphasis on materiality shaped by context and interpersonal exchange. Stoffel incorporates gifted fabrics, lavender branches collected near her studio, and other natural and synthetic fibers into daily, almost meditative rituals involving conversation and connection. These elements coexist alongside upholstery, resins, weaves, and threads to form compositions that merge painting, sculpture, embroidery, and drawing into a fluid practice. Her creative process embraces chance, intuition, and the natural qualities of materials, favoring a sinuous and tactile approach over strict technical precision. Whether working with her hands, brushes, or thread, Stoffel reveals an underlying harmony that reflects both emotional intensity and a profound engagement with the physical world. ...
