The Artist
Travel Inspired Lifestyle Brand for the Sophisticated, Adventurous Explorer.
Genevieve Staats is an Australian-European artist and designer, and the founder of The Shamal, a travel-inspired art and lifestyle brand created for the sophisticated, adventurous explorer.
Shaped by over 25 years living abroad, including more than a decade in Saudi Arabia, Genevieve’s work draws from the textures, patterns, and subtle details found in places where culture, landscape, and history intersect. Her designs reflect a deep respect for heritage, reinterpreted through a contemporary lens for modern global citizens.
With over 30 years’ experience in graphic design and visual storytelling, Genevieve creates refined, elevated artworks that translate a sense of place into objects for everyday living. Her work has been showcased within luxury hospitality environments including Nofa Resort, Radisson Collection, Al Khozama Hotels, and the Mandarin Oriental New York.
Her artwork has also been privately collected and gifted to royalty, international dignitaries, government ministers, ambassadors, and astronauts, often marking significant cultural, diplomatic, and national moments.
Through The Shamal, Genevieve celebrates the world’s cultural diversity, offering art that connects luxury travelers, global citizens, and art collectors to the essence of each destination. Her work is designed for those seeking a blend of cultural richness and modern sophistication, using art to bridge past and present and inspire shared connections.
Alongside her work with The Shamal, Genevieve is also a children’s author and illustrator, with two published books that reflect her lifelong commitment to storytelling, whether through art, design, or the places that inspire them.
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