ISABELLE DU TOIT
MÉLI-MÉLO
MAY 1 - 31, 2025
“My practice centers around my love of animals and my belief that they make us better human beings, offering kindness, patience, and a sense of wonder. “Méli- Mélo” is a French turn of phrase meaning “this and that” and the exhibition features a combination of new paintings that are continuations of previously existing series: Refuge, Diversity, & Truce. In a world often in disarray, I hope my paintings serve as a gentle reminder of peace, connection, and empathy.
Refuge speaks to migration and the challenges of belonging—something deeply personal to me as an immigrant. Diversity reflects a vision of acceptance and curiosity, encouraging us to approach one another with openness. Truce becomes a way to seek common ground in times of division, creating moments of harmony amid chaos.
Ultimately, my paintings act as quiet prompts—to be a better person, to listen more, and to appreciate the beauty in differences. Animals fill the world with awe, teaching me every day to embrace all aspects of life. Through my work, I hope to share a piece of that wonder with others.” - Isabelle du Toit
PATRICIA ROVZAR GALLERY
1111 1st Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101
www.rovzargallery.com | 206-223-0273 | mail@rovzargallery.com
“Palm & Cerulean Warblers with Amanitas, (Mushroom Series)” oil on canvas, 12 x 16 inches, $6,500.00
“Heron with Red-Eyed Tree Frogs, (Truce Series),” oil on canvas, 20 x 16 inches, $8,500.00
“Little League, (Diversity Series),” oil on canvas, 9 x 12 inches, $3,900.00
“Green-headed Tanagers, (Refuge Series),” oil on canvas, 16 x 20 inches, $8,500.00
“Blackburnian on Branch, (Refuge Series),” oil on canvas, 9 x 12 inches, $3,900.00
“Common Blue Butterflies, (Mushroom Series),” oil on canvas, 10 x 8 inches, $3,200.00
“Little Grouping, (Diversity Series),” oil on canvas, 9 x 12 inches, $3,900.00
“Yellow Tangs, (Refuge Series),” oil on canvas, 30 x 24 inches, $10,800.00
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“Chestnut-Sided Warbler,” oil on canvas, 9 x 12 inches, $3,500.00
“Dumpy Tree Frogs, (Refuge Series),” oil on canvas, 16 x 20 inches, $8,500.00
“Tomato Clownfish, (Refuge Series),” oil on canvas, 20 x 24 inches, $9,600.00
“Indigo Buntings, (Refuge Series),” oil on canvas, 12 x 16 inches, $6,500.00
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“Damsel Fish” oil on canvas, 12 x 12 inches, $3,900.00
“Pink Robins,” oil on canvas, 9 x 12 inches, $3,900.00
“Wrens on Mushrooms, (Mushroom Series),” oil on canvas, 12 x 16 inches, $6,500.00
“Prothonotary Warblers on Branch, (Refuge Series),” oil on canvas, 20 x 16 inches, $8,500.00
“Pygmy Owl, (Refuge Series),” oil on canvas, 12 x 16 inches, $6,500.00
