"My work is an exploration of Urban Realism—taking the raw, unpolished energy of the streets and filtering it through a lens of Neon Romance.
While my process embraces the grit of the world—the heavy textures, the chaotic spray, and the 'unpolished' marks— because they represent the reality of the human experience,my intent is always to translate pain into beauty.
For me, painting is the process of taking the shadows and the difficult times and illuminating them with fluorescent hope.
Every drip and every layer of 'grit' on the canvas is a reminder of where we’ve been, but the neon light is where we are going. My work is a bridge for the soul: a romantic defiance against the darkness, proving that even in the messiest parts of our lives, there is a vibrant, electric light that refuses to go out. This is my 'Wine of Forever'—the persistent, beautiful hope that carries us through.”
Growing up in an artistic family, Bekah absorbed the rhythm and flow of the creative life while learning alongside her father, Simon Bull. Her artistic and visual education continued at the Brooks Institute of Photography in Santa Barbara, during a time when digital photography cautiously surpassed traditional film. In the early days of her career she was a fashion buyer for leading designer boutiques in California.
Bekah's understanding of diverse cultures is reflected in her mixed media paintings, which feature thick, granular layers of paint and translucent films of color. She employs a wide range of media, including spray paint, fluid acrylics, spackle and acetone. Her art vacillates between energetic neon colors and softer earth tones, always portraying a romantic, optimistic view of the world. Painting outdoors from her deck, she continues to explore her artistic vision against the backdrop of Carmel's artsy picturesque downtown.