Originally from Ayrshire, Michelle graduated from the Glasgow School of Art in 2006 and now works from her studio in The Briggait,Glasgow. She is currently represented by Art Pistol Gallery, Glasgow, and The Velvet Easel, Portobello. 

 

Michelle uses painting as a language tool to process her experience of the world around her. As a neurodivergent individual, she experiences and interprets life differently, and her art serves as a bridge between her unique perception and the external world. Michelle's work is not just a visual expression but a profound means of communication, allowing her to convey emotions, thoughts, and experiences that words often fail to capture.

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Her work is inspired by a myriad of themes, all rooted in her personal experiences and observations. The natural world, with its multitude of patterns and colours, serves as a constant source of inspiration.

 

Michelle's creative process involves breaking down an image and restructuring it bit by bit, a method that reflects her own perception of her surroundings. This approach gives each small part of the composition equal status, challenging the traditional idea of a main focal point. Through this technique, Michelle invites viewers to experience the world from her perspective, where every small detail holds significance and contributes to the overall narrative.

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Patterns and repetition are central to her work, serving both as a form of stimming and a working meditation. The repetitive nature of creating patterns provides a sense of calm and focus, allowing her to connect with her art in a deeply personal way. This practice is meditative, helping Michelle to process her thoughts and emotions while creating an organic and rhythmic structure within the painting. 

 

EXHIBITIONS

2024

Winter Group Exhibition - The Velvet Easel, Portobello

Summer Group Exhibition - The Velvet Easel, Portobello

Group Opening Exhibition - Art Pistol, Glasgow

Group Exhibition - Arctic Science Summit Week - Edinburgh

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2023

The Low Gallery, The Briggait, Glasgow - October

‘The Sea, The Sea! Tides and Transformations’ group exhibition in collaboration with The Orkney Japan Association - Ship of Fools Gallery, Kirkwall, Orkney - September 

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2019

Group exhibition - Scotia Gallery, Glasgow

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2018

'East vs West' Solo exhibition - Art Pistol Gallery -8th - 30th Sept

'Glasgow International Comedy Festival' - Group Art Show - Art Pistol Gallery

 

2017

Christmas Group Show - Art Pistol Gallery

'Synesthesia' - Joint Exhibition with Andy Hurst - The 13th Note

'Storage' -Solo Exhibition - Art Pistol Gallery

 

2016

Group Exhibition - Art Pistol

 

2015

'Hues' - Solo Exhibition - The 13th Note

'Quintessence' (Art Fusion) - Group Exhibition - Offshore Coffee Shop

Group Exhibition - The Gallery (Art Exposure)

'The Steamie' - Group Exhibition - Govanhill Baths

'Fast Forward' -Group Exhibition - Six Foot Gallery

 

2014

'Kaleidoscope' - Group Exhibition - Cocktail & Burger

'Art Supper' (Art Fusion) - Group Exhibition - Offshore Coffee Shop

'Art on the Hill' - Group Exhibition - Church on the Hill

Group Exhibition - Art Village

Group Exhibition - Bar 10

 

2013

Christmas Group Show - Art Pistol

'Merge' - Group Exhibition - Skypark

'Rock Paper Video' - Group Exhibition - DNA

'Braw' - Group Exhibition - Offshore Coffee Shop

'Art Marries Music' - Group Exhibition - Bar 10

 

2012

Art Fusion - Group Show - Offshore Coffee Shop

Group Exhibition - Skypark

Group Exhibition - Art Pistol

Group Exhibition - Art Village 

 

2011

Solo Exhibition - The 13th Note

'Geometric Glasgow' (Art Fusion) - Group Show - Offshore Coffee Shop

 

2003-2010

James Walter Gallery 2009-2010

Bar 10 Solo Exhibition 2008

Art in the City Gallery 2007-2009

Edinburgh Art Fair 2007 and 2008

Art Exposure Gallery 2006

GSA Degree Show 2006

Royal Scottish Academy, Edinburgh 2005

Horses Not Included, Motherwell Heritage Centre 2005

Kelvingrove Museum - 2003