Neta Gelb | Art

Neta texted me a picture of this, August 2022 at the same time they texted a picture of the pillow they made. The pillow founds its way to us, but this bag did not.

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Self portrait with skeleton in color

Self-portrait w/ Skeleton

From photo to plexiglass to print and then painted

The Fucking Diner Queers

Neta's more humorous side (I think)

Painted Canvas stating "I Love it When Men Look at Me in Disgust"

I love It When Men Look at Me in Disgust

Neta was making the art that they needed to make!

Hidden Tears

I walk past this 30" x 40" framed work multiple times a day and only recently realized it is likely a self-portrait.

12 Paintings on Used Makeup Tissue

Tissues used for Neta’s makeup, repurposed into art

Abstract painting perhaps of 2 people embracing with a heart shape near top

Embrace

Spence Protest Skirt

I'm assuming this was worn to school at least once. If you have any further info, please contact us!

colorful knitted pillow case

Knitted Pillow Case

Knitted Pillow Case

Pencil Ring

Lipstick Ring

Wrist Armor Bracelet

Hole two-finger ring

Hole Two-finger Ring

Neta loved the band Hole. See "Private School Punx" zine for more on their favorite bands

Two self-portraits facing one another

Who Am I?

Dual Studio Self-portraits

Halter Top

A halter top, perhaps for Lady Gaga!!

Babydoll

Self-portrait with 8 images digitally manipulated

Self-portrait x8

Part of Neta's High School AP (Advanced Placement) Art portfiolio

Paper Cut Self-portrait

Paper Cut Self-portrait

I didn't notice at first, but that is definitely Neta's profile

A still life painting featuring a collection of everyday objects.

Person Wearing Glasses

drawing of mouse with balloon sitting on a pink brain

Top of the World

Given to Gary along with The Golden Tatami Table as a Chanukah gift.

The Golden Tatami Table

Three seperate drawings. A gift from Neta at maybe 7, 8, 9 years old.

Photogram Face

Is this a self-portrait?

cap

Upcycled Embroidered Cap

A treasured gift to Angela

Yarmulke, Green

A cherished gift to Gary

4 Kippas (Yarmulkes)

4 Kippas (Yarmulkes)

Neta was making these as an extension of their new interest in their Jewish heritage

small metal box

Metal Box, Small

Just lovely!

Decorative Challah Cover

Judaica; usable art

Ink Transfer Monoprint 1

Neta embraced the surprise marks and rough line quality of this indirect drawing technique

Ink Transfer Monoprint 2

Neta embraced the surprise marks and rough line quality ff this indirect drawing technique

Distorted Self-portrait

Unsure if this was manipulated digitally or "in-camera" using a mylar reflection.

Jennifer Laude

Remembrance of Jennifer Laude a Filipina trans woman, killed by Joseph Scott Pemberton

A digital artwork exploring the concept of virtual worlds.

Self-portrat à la Egon Schiele

Mixed media on digital print

Screwed

Arranged scene, photographed and then digitally manipulated. Used in the zine "Syntax Error"

Three ceramic cups Neta made as a child

Three Cups

Three ceramic cups Neta made as a child

child painting

Crohn's Disease Before After

An early artwork form the mind of a child!

Untitle Digital Selfie

There must be a message here, somewhere!

Ear Protection Required

Ear Protection Required

Print from plexiglass etching, and painted in some