“How I See Her” explores female friendships, girlhood, and the feeling of home through artworks made in a shared space.
The Gail Girls is an art collective of three artists: Isabella Martino, Aida Alarcon, and Juleah Everglade. This roommate trio moved to Gainesville together in 2023 as alumnae of University of North Georgia, where they immediately configured their home to be a hub of creativity where artworks and big ideas fill every empty space. Reflecting on their cohesive style and shared themes in their respective portfolios inspired them to dive into creating a show together as a way to highlight their unique collective dynamic as artists, roommates, and friends.
Visitors are invited to experience this special exhibition at the Smithgall Arts Center from June 10 through July 10 on Tuesday - Friday between 10:00 PM - 4:00 PM.
Join us for an artist reception on June 23rd from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM.
About The Gail Girls
Aida Alarcón
Aida Alarcón (b. 1997) is a Puerto Rican–Ecuadorian visual artist born and raised in Northwestern New Jersey and now rooted in North Georgia. She has built a career centered around murals, public art, and live painting. Known for her saturated color palettes and playful, glitter-infused details, Aida’s studio work explores reconnecting with her inner child, girlhood, friendship, cultural identity, and the beauty of shared human experiences. Her practice spans between acrylic painting and digital illustration, often blending both worlds to create vibrant, story driven compositions. Through every medium, Aida’s work invites viewers into a colorful world of warmth, memory, and belonging.
Isabella Fiorenza Martino
Isabella Fiorenza Martino (b. 1996) is a little Italian meatball born in Clearwater, FL, but raised as a Georgia peach! She took her first painting class in college in 2017 where her adoration for portraiture began. Isa graduated in 2019, earning a Bachelor’s in Studio Art, with minors in Chemistry and Anthropology. Her interdisciplinary studies continue to fuel her love & curiosity for all things science and nature. In addition to serving as a custom picture framer & art gallery assistant, Isabella has exhibited her work in galleries across the state and is commissioned for portraits, digital illustrations and murals by those in her community.
Juleah Everglade
Juleah Everglade (b.1999) is a mixed media artist whose work focuses on experimentation with repurposed and natural materials in painting and textiles. In addition to her personal practice, she has spent the past decade teaching art and now runs her mobile art studio, Southern Misfit Studios, “The Mobile Art Studio of the South,” which brings accessible, hands-on art experiences to thousands of people across the Atlanta area each year. Her own work often centers on the theme of home—explored through collaborative projects with the Gail Girls as well as through her wild, surreal portraits layered with landscapes and experimental wall hangings inspired by camping road trips across the United States.