Present Tense is a collection centred around time.

Time spent growing.

Time spent waiting.

Time spent believing.

Time spent becoming.

Each piece explores the balance between looking ahead and appreciating where you are now. The excitement of “this time next year.” The reminder that good things take time. The awareness that we’ll never be this young again. The understanding that none of us have everything figured out — and that’s okay.

Built on layered abstract backgrounds, the works are expressive yet considered. Bold, statement wording sits at the forefront, intentionally strong and imperfect. Each piece is then hand-embellished with thousands of individually placed Swarovski crystals — globally renowned for their precision-cut clarity and light reflection — adding refined luminosity and depth.

The result is a body of work that feels both raw and elevated.

Only five original artworks exist within this collection.

Present Tense isn’t about rushing towards what’s next.

It’s about living fully in what is.

If one resonates with where you are right now, that’s no coincidence.

When I Grow Up I Wanna Be Young Again

This piece captures nostalgia without regret. It’s about holding onto your youthful spirit, remembering that these days will one day be the ones you look back on, and choosing to live them fully.

This Time Next Year 

This Time Next Year carries a sense of optimism and possibility. It holds space for ambition while staying grounded in the present — a belief that growth and change are always unfolding.

Be Young Be Foolish Be Happy

Confident and unapologetic, this work celebrates joy. A reminder that life is for living — not overthinking — and that happiness often comes from letting go and embracing the moment.

Worth the Wait 

Worth the Wait centres around patience and belief. It reflects the understanding that good things take time — that what’s meant for you will arrive when it should, and that the journey is part of the reward.

Still Becoming

Still Becoming speaks to growth in motion. A reminder that you don’t need everything figured out to be exactly where you’re meant to be. It captures the quiet confidence of evolving, progressing, and allowing yourself the time to become.

The Finishing Details

Each artwork will arrive in a custom handmade Gell Art dust bag, created especially for this collection.

Every piece is hand-signed and accompanied by a Hayley Gell Certificate of Authenticity, along with an official Swarovski seal of authenticity — confirming the use of precision-cut Swarovski crystals.

From the canvas to how it arrives, every detail has been carefully considered to ensure a truly special experience.

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