Karen McPhail-Bell
I am a coach, visual artist and facilitator
Image of Karen McPhail-Bell supplied by Karen
I live and work on the lands of the Kombumerri people, Gold Coast, Australia.
I am a member of GC Creatives because it provides a unique community for those of us that recognise art, health and Country as core for a thriving society. I believe that creativity is the ultimate facilitator and sign of health in a community - and as a GCEIC member, I'm in good company.
As an artist, I create one-of-a-kind mixed media paintings that evoke connection to place and bring meaning and beauty in your home or office.
As a creative leadership coach, I help values-based professionals to cultivate self-leadership, unlock hidden potential, and gain clarity to make the changes they deeply (maybe secretly) desire - bringing more confidence and creative freedom into their life and career.
As an internationally recognised creative leader and facilitator working at the intersection of art, health and systems change, I help you and your team reimagine your work to energise the change you want to make.
“Let Colour Speak” is a mother-daughter art exhibition featuring the work of Jennie Bell and Karen McPhail-Bell. This exhibition explores colour as a “third voice” in their intergenerational dialogue where they investigate memory, place and identity through their painting practice.
Their collaborative art practice emerged as a lifeline when COVID-19 restrictions kept them unexpectedly apart for years, while Karen lived in the U.S.A.. What began as video calls where they shared colour prompts and art play, has evolved into a rich artistic conversation.
“Let Colour Speak” shares their creative dialogue and collaboration, inviting the community and viewers to engage in their own self-expression through colour too.
Main exhibition | 1–12 October 2025
Where | Robina Art Gallery, 196 Robina Town Centre Dr, Robina. The Gallery itself is inside the same building as the Robina library.
Time | Robina Library opening hours (check for current hours here)
Further show information | https://drkmcb.com/letcolourspeak
"Meet the artists" event: 12-1pm, Friday, 3 October https://events.humanitix.com/meet-the-artists-let-colour-speak
Let Colour Speak exhibition
Where to find Karen
W: DrKMcB.com
IG: @DrKMcB_art | @artful.leadership
F: @DrKMcB | @ArtfulLeadershipCo
YT: @DrKMcB
