Artist Sabela García Cuesta guided Swantje Diepenhorst through a deeply personal mentorship designed to bring her first art exhibition to life. Over several months, they worked closely together, transforming doubts into direction, and ideas into artwork.

Swantje, a woman with a story to tell and the courage to tell it through art, stepped into her creative power with honesty and vulnerability. This mentorship celebrated the courage it takes to be seen.

An invitation to stop hiding, trust the process, and dare to call oneself an artist for real.

Art in Real Time – From Blank Canvases to a Finished Exhibition in Seven Days

Sabela, Monika, and Waldemar, three artist friends with a history of collaboration, embark on an experimental, week-long residency. They invite visitors to become part of this vibrant, creative process, locking themselves in the upper studio for seven days to create the exhibition with open doors, allowing the audience to witness the artistic journey unfold.

An exhibition that celebrates the art of creation—fittingly hosted at the Fabrik der Künste.

Sabela curated Womanhood, an art expo celebrating diverse perspectives on femininity. Through powerful works by talented artists, we explored stories of strength, vulnerability, and identity. It was a space to connect, reflect, and honor what it means to be a woman.
Gallery: THE.SPOT, Hamburg (Germany)

Alongside 16 other artists, Sabela spent 12 intense hours transforming the pitch at FC St. Pauli into a massive art piece. The opportunity came spontaneously during the promotion celebrations, and despite the rain, we worked through the night to create something truly unique. Read more.

Sabela showcased her paintings at the Superfine Art Fair 2023, connecting with art lovers and collectors from around the world.

Sabela has been part of the Viva con Agua annual art auction at the Millerntor Stadium, in collaboration with Christie’s, in both 2021 and 2023. This incredible event brings together artists, collectors, and supporters to raise funds for clean water projects worldwide. Read more here.

“I believe in magic”. As an artist, Sabela uses creativity to reconnect people with their inner child and unlock their potential. At TEDx, she shared how art can help us manifest our dreams, break free from fears, and live happier lives. Through simple exercises, I showed how creativity can bring optimism and awareness, making transformation possible. Watch the talk here.

In 2021, TOM-TV recorded a documentary interview with Sabela, where she shared her journey as an artist and what her work truly means to her. Watch documentary here.