Hello and welcome! I'm Gizella Calingo, an Australian-Filipino owner and founder of GIZELLA, an exciting online store based in the vibrant city of Sydney, Australia. As a passionate filmmaker, designer, and writer (BuzzFeed, SBS Radio Filipino, WIX and more), my experience extends to film and art direction, set and production design, prop making, installation art, furniture making, 3D illustrations and animations, and website design (I created and designed this 80s and 90s nostalgia-inspired website).

 

My creative journey explores projects, including interactive games, interactive installation art, 3D digital and tech art, filters and more. I am also the owner and founder of Gizella Films @gizellafilms, where we produced captivating film projects, and Gizella's Life @gizellalife, which features my life and adventures from past to present.

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I am entirely self-taught and have developed my skills independently. My artistic vision continuously explores different avenues to bring stories to life through visuals and design. As an artist deeply inspired by the nostalgia designs and styles of the 1930s to the early 2000s as well as modern influences, I create distinctive pieces that reflect my skills and commitment to creative exploration and unique artistic expression. The GIZELLA collections are visually unique and realistic, drawing inspiration from both modern and traditional designs. GIZELLA is more than just an online store, it is a unique space where creativity intersects with culture through my original handmade art collections, crafted with innovative methods that inspire curiosity about the stories behind each piece.

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"As an Australian-Filipina who grew up in Singapore and Thailand since I was 4 years old. I have had the privilege of living and travelling in seven different countries 🌍, including The Philippines 🇵🇭, Hong Kong 🇭🇰, Singapore 🇸🇬, Malaysia 🇲🇾, Thailand 🇹🇭, Cambodia 🇰🇭, and Australia 🇦🇺. One pivotal moment that influenced my design aesthetic occurred in these countries, where I learned about the traditional artwork, decorative texture and patterns, and vibrant, bold to neutral colours. These experiences inspired me to incorporate diverse cultural stories from my travels and designs into my collections."

- Gizella Calingo, Owner and Founder of GIZELLA, Gizella's Life and Gizella Films

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At GIZELLA, after initial use, most of my products can be repurposed and are perfect for other creative projects, some can be used as home décor, and why not, given as unique gifts to someone special?

​Want to see GIZELLA products in person and join my workshops? Follow @gizellastore for updates on upcoming market stalls, installation work, and events near you. Come say hi ✨️

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Thank you to my mom, dad, brother (J) and sisters (V & K) ❤️

Thank you very much to everyone for being part of my journey 🌹

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INTERACTIVE INSTALLATION ARTIST ☺︎ MULTI-DISCLIPINARY ARTIST ☺︎ WEBSITE DESIGNER ☺︎  ILLUSTRATOR ☺︎ WORKSHOP TEACHER ☺︎ FILMMAKER ☺︎ DIRECTOR ☺︎ SCRIPT WRITER ☺︎ WRITER ☺︎  ART DIRECTOR ☺︎ SET DESIGNER ☺︎ PRODUCTION DESIGNER ☺︎ PROPS MAKER 

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