Welcome To Socolo.
Creativity is not bound by lines and order, its a celebration of the beautifully messy. Through Socolo, I hope to inspire people to get messy, be wildly creative and allow their intuition to be their guide. Join me on my creative journey while I splash in colour.
Whether you are pushing the envelope or looking to leave your mark, remember...Perfection is overrated.
How it started...
Hi, I'm Chantal. Artist, intuitive creator, and the force behind Socolo.
What began as a quiet return to self has evolved into the place where I proudly share my abstract art.
Each of my pieces is shaped by movement, frequency, and release.
Edges purposely unrefined.
Pigments pool where they please.
Always sincere rather than polished.
I invite collectors to shift their space, their mood, and their energy with my work.
I don’t start with a sketch.
Or a plan.
Or even an idea of what it’s “supposed” to be.
I start with the breath.
A loose scribble.
And the intention to refrain from holding tightly to perfection.
If I catch myself getting precious about the piece, I’m known to “ruin” it intentionally.
I tune into what I’m feeling and let it guide the first marks.
There’s freedom in not knowing.
There’s power in letting go.
In allowing the piece to show me what it wants to become.
The energy poured in stays alive.
It moves, lingers, expands.
Each piece is teeming with energy, ready to shift the atmosphere it lives in.
Creative flow...
Personal challenges have shaped my intuitive artistic voice. Dyslexia and Irlen Syndrome have given me a unique perception of colour and light, while burnout compelled me to re-evaluate and return to my true passion—art. These experiences, combined with the storytelling skills honed in design, fuel my creative process.
Meditation, nature, and intuition are integral to my practice, helping me maintain a flow of creativity. They guide me in listening to my artwork, understanding its desired form and narrative.
Growing up, I chose (what I felt at the time was) a more practical path to accommodate my dyslexic self.
I studied design and spent years turning other people’s visions into reality.
Over time, I started to experience that pit-in-your-stomach feeling that something was missing.
My creativity felt boxed in. And so did I.
I started a stationery brand, Socolo’s first form, to give my art somewhere to live.
While I enjoyed finally sharing my work, it wasn’t long before I realized I needed to bring the art back into focus, not just leave it in the margin.
To stop making it perform.
From that place, I learned something I hope you take away from reading this:
The more I created, the more I healed.
I started letting the process guide me, and I truly let go.
Through an artist residency in Finland, I rooted further into the knowledge that it doesn’t matter if I have the right resume; it’s all about authentic work.
I’ve shed the many layers of what I was told being an artist should be.
Socolo is the embodiment of my refusal to be labelled.
To be boxed in. To conform. To shrink.
For The Intuitive Collector…
Socolo collectors are drawn to pieces that move them emotionally, energetically, and instinctively.
My work tends to resonate with those who believe:
- Atmosphere has a far greater impact than aesthetic perfection.
- Objects hold the power to shift the vibration of a space.
- The right piece can change how a room feels, not just how it looks.
What You’ll Find Here (And What’s Next)...
Right now, Socolo is home to my original abstract works.
These pieces are released in small, thoughtful drops and offered as they become available.
Soon, I’ll be introducing fine art prints for an accessible way to bring this energy into your space.
Socolo is growing into something beyond the canvas.
An ecosystem of offerings that blend art, intuition, and connection.
We’re talking…
- Paper goods and stationery.
- Workshops that blend meditation with the art of making.
- Spaces that invite deeper creative exploration.
One day, in places like the Tate, we’ll gather and remember that creativity isn’t a luxury meant for some.
It’s a lifeline intended for all.
Come As You Are.
Whether you’ve landed on this page to collect, explore, or reconnect with something inside yourself, all are welcome here.
I hope Socolo reminds you that mistakes are magnificent.
The shaky hand, the spilt paint, and the smudges make art created by the human hand brilliant.
To discover more…