About
Ophelia Buchelin (b. 1995) is a French-born, Swiss-based self-taught artist whose practice began in 2015 while living in Australia. Working primarily in medium- to large-scale abstract paintings, her work combines oil and mixed media through an intuitive process of layering, mark-making, and experimentation.
Often playful and exploratory, Ophelia's practice is guided by instinct rather than predetermined outcomes. Drawing inspiration from her surroundings, emotions, and lived experiences, she creates works that invite emotional engagement while leaving space for personal interpretation.
In 2022, her practice underwent a significant shift as she expanded beyond painting to explore ceramics, textiles, paper, and organic materials. This period of experimentation allowed her to investigate new ways of expressing ideas and deepen her relationship with materiality, while stepping away from the commercial side of her artistic practice.
In 2026, Ophelia returns to painting with a renewed perspective and a new body of work that brings together years of exploration and reflection. Alongside original works, she offers a selection of limited-edition prints and commissioned pieces.
Ophelia currently lives and works in Zürich, Switzerland.