Glendale Arts proudly presents Look Out Below: The Art of Colette Miller, a can’t-miss exhibition at ace/121 Gallery featuring a collection of paintings from the globally-recognized artist behind the Angel Wings phenomenon. On view from December 10, 2025 through January 17, 2026, the exhibition pairs Miller’s iconic wings with selections from her compelling Planet Series. Visitors will have a rare opportunity to discover a new dimension of her artistic vision beyond the imagery known around the world and to experience the larger-than-life work of an artist whose experiential street art has caught the attention of millions in an intimate gallery setting.

The public is invited to celebrate the exhibition and holiday season with Glendale Arts at a special Opening Reception featuring a screening of Look Out Below, filmmaker Michael Dispenza’s award-winning short documentary about Miller’s work and cultural impact, on Thursday, December 11. Both the artist and filmmaker will be in attendance at the free event. Doors open at 6:30pm. 

About the Artist

Colette Miller is an internationally-acclaimed visual artist best known for creating the Global Angel Wings Project®, which she launched in 2012 on the streets of Los Angeles as a reminder that “we are the angels of this earth.” What began with a few paintings across Downtown LA quickly grew into a cultural touchstone and global social media phenomenon, inspiring millions of photographs and creative expression as the public interacted with her colorful, life-sized wings. Miller invites viewers to step directly into the artwork, transforming people into participants and fostering a powerful sense of connection, compassion, and shared humanity.

Miller’s multidisciplinary career, shaped by her studies at Virginia Commonwealth University and UCLA, spans painting, documentary filmmaking, music, and large-scale public art. Her signature wings can be seen around the world, from Kenya to Australia, and throughout the United States. Deeply influenced by global travel, intuition, and universal philosophies of nature and humanity, her art continues to resonate internationally and seeks to inspire reflection, empathy, and peace, encouraging each viewer to find their inner light. 

“My art is inspired by my heart, dreams, philosophies, memories, psychic or intuitive forces, and color and movement. I never consider a painting finished until I reach a point of love for the piece, a certain wholeness and completeness; where nothing essentially nags at me, telling me it’s not done. I believe successful art tends to invoke a type of meditation or mind travel.”

From the Big Screen to the Gallery: A GIFF Connection

The exhibition’s origins trace back to the Glendale International Film Festival (GIFF) – also produced by Glendale Arts – where the short documentary Look Out Below, centered on Miller and her creative journey, won the Best Short Documentary award at GIFF’s 2024 edition. The film’s success sparked a collaboration between the artist, director Michael Dispenza, and Glendale Arts, ultimately leading to this highly anticipated exhibition at ace/121 Gallery.

Guests will have a chance to see the documentary during the December 11 exhibition opening. They’ll also have the opportunity to meet and hear from the filmmaker and artist while getting up close and personal with Miller’s work on display.

Exclusive Colette Miller Prints and Apparel

To mark the collaboration, Glendale Arts will release a limited run of exclusive T-shirts and hoodies inspired by Miller’s work. Each piece is individually finished, resulting in one-of-a-kind garments that echo the movement, color, and expression found in Miller’s art. The special edition apparel, along with prints of select works from the artist, will be available for purchase at the gallery and online at ace121gallery.com while supplies last.

Gallery and Exhibition Details

ace/121 Gallery is operated by Glendale Arts and located at 121 N. Kenwood St., Glendale, CA 91206. The gallery is open Wednesday-Saturday from 11:00am-5:00pm. 

About Colette Miller

Colette Miller is an internationally-acclaimed visual artist best known for creating the Global Angel Wings Project®, which she launched in 2012 on the streets of Los Angeles as a reminder that “we are the angels of this earth.” Her life-sized, interactive wings invite viewers to step into the artwork itself, becoming both subject and participant in a global expression of compassion, connection, and shared humanity. What began as a few paintings across Downtown Los Angeles quickly grew into a spontaneous public movement and social media phenomenon, embraced across cultures and communities as people flocked to be photographed with the colorful wings. Miller has since painted her signature wings around the world, including in Kenya, Australia, Taiwan, France, Cuba, Mexico, and throughout the United States. Trained as an artist at Virginia Commonwealth University and as a filmmaker at UCLA, Miller’s multidisciplinary career spans painting, documentary filmmaking, large-scale public art, and music, most notably as an early member in the formative years of GWAR. Deeply influenced by global travel, intuition, and universal philosophies of nature and humanity, Miller’s art continues to resonate internationally and seeks to inspire reflection, empathy, and peace, encouraging each viewer to find their inner light. Visit colettemiller.com or follow @colettemillerwings on Instagram to learn more.