interview
by BOBBI SALVÖR MENUEZ
portraits by OLIVIER ZAHM
artworks shot by JOHN VETROMILE
Through collage, stitching, and symbols inspired by chaos magic, the New York model, curator, and artist reclaims fashion imagery as a spiritual space of dreams and renewal. Her luminous works move beyond consumerism with an explosion of symbols nurturing peace, healing,
and collective imagination.
BOBBI SALVÖR MENUEZ — What was your relationship to art and magic as a child?
ANNABELLE WEATHERLY — I feel like everything in my art now is what I’ve been interested in since I was a kid. I’ve been into astrology since I was nine. My parents are artists, so they gave me a drawing book, and it was just like, “This is what we’re doing.” I’ve always been interested in drawing girls, characters with different outfits, anything color-coded with the matching power. As a kid, I…
Annabelle Weatherly, Rainbow Star, 2025, embroidery on velvet print, 22 x 28 inches
Annabelle Weatherly, Ella, 2025, mixed media and resin on fabric print, 31 x 24 inches
Annabelle Weatherly, Truth Kiss (Heaven On Earth Sigil), 2026, embroidery on velvet print, 22 x 28 inches
Annabelle Weatherly, D&G Sophia, 2025, mixed media and resin on velvet print, 46 x 34 1/2 inches