Shea Couleé

Margaux Hymel

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Art by Gaux Gaux

Shea Couleé

2021

This portrait of the stunning Shea Couleé is an exquisite tribute to her unparalleled beauty and impeccable fashion sense. The artwork radiates sophistication and elegance, brought to life with a rich palette that reflects Shea's commanding presence. Lapis Lazuli stones, with their deep, celestial blue hues, are meticulously embedded within the canvas, symbolizing wisdom, power, and truth—qualities that Shea embodies in every performance. Intertwined with the Lapis Lazuli, Blue Lace Agate stones add a touch of serenity and grace, mirroring Shea's seamless blend of strength and refinement. This piece not only captures her breathtaking aesthetic but also celebrates the timeless influence she has on the world of drag, combining the ethereal beauty of these gemstones with the radiant essence of Shea Couleé.

Buy  $350.00

Acrylic on canvas with all-natural tumbled gemstones set in resin


12" x 9"
Shipping cost: $25.00

Image Description: Shea Couleé / Main Image
Margaux Hymel

Artist + Margaux Hymel

As a New Orleans native, I am so proud to be apart of this culturally thriving city. There is no better place to be as an artist, and I find inspiration on a daily basis walking through these enriching streets. After receiving my MFA from LSU, I moved to the Garden District where I currently work out of my home studio.

Working almost entirely in acrylic, I create large-scale figurative paintings on canvas. Having several wonderful gay friends who are drag queens, I have been exposed to private dressing rooms before their show. Enamored with the dazzling two-hour transformations and impressed by the talent and dedication it took to create these costumes, I found a spark to represent this world in my ongoing series “Painted Ladies” and “Costumes and Queens”. My paintings explore the notion that gender is no longer black and white but an array of colors as expressed through the use of bright color schemes. My work showcases the fun in expressing oneself and toy with the concept of androgyny. I generally create my works based on imagination using ideas from memories, photos, or sights around the city.

In my most current series, I am creating my own interpretation of tarot using drag queens as a motif. The "Drag Tarot Series" incorporates the themes of Tarot card reading and the artistic expression of Drag to blend together these two very popular elements found in New Orleans. 

Visit my website: gaux-gaux.com Follow me on Instagram 

All of my paintings are on gallery-wrap canvas. The sides are painted so they do not require a frame. For more info, please message me or send me an email: gaux@gaux-gaux.com


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