Art Statement
“Rock is my medium of choice because you have one chance to get it right, just like you have one life to live.” Bringing rock to life is what gets Michelle’s pulse going. To feel an emotion from observing the carved rock is the intention.
“While carving, Mother Nature’s beauty of the rock comes alive from within.” “Every time I am surprised at what transpires. The colors and cracks are not always predictable so I need to work with how the rock was formed millions of years ago. Sometimes it means making changes to plans well into the project.” “The more challenging a piece is, the more satisfying it is to complete.” Admitting it is physically demanding, she finds it quite therapeutic spiritually.
Besides sculpting, she also teaches rock sculpting classes. In 2006 she completed her Provincial Instructor Diploma. Michelle has participated in over seventy exhibitions, juried events and received recognized awards. She’s also a board member of the professional organization of Sculptor’s Society of BC.
Exhibitions, Shows and Galleries
2016-2020
Federation of Canadian Artists, Shape and Form Juried Show, Vancouver, BC
Vancouver Art Gallery, Sculptor’s Society of BC group show, Vancouver, BC
Granville Island Sculptor’s Society of BC Pop Up Show 2019, Vancouver, BC
BCIT “Hidden Passions” Art Show, Burnaby Campus
Harmony Arts Festival, West Vancouver 2018
Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Vancouver Play House lobby, Exhibit, June-Aug 2018
North Vancouver Community Art Council, Art in the Garden 2018
White Rock Community Ctr, Int’l Women’s Day, ‘Her Story’, Juried Exhibit
Student and Alumni Art Gala, Architectural Connections, BCIT Burnaby Campus
Creative People Showing, Pop-Up Exhibit, , Port Moody 2017
Surrey Arts 2016, Juried Art Show, Surrey Art Gallery
Gallery Bistro, Group Show, Port Moody
Commissioned ‘Octopus’, 2000 lbs Granite, Parksville, BC
Heritage Hills Winery, Show Case, Mission 2016
Port Moody City Hall, Solo Show, ‘Soul Series’
Minnikadda Art Show, Group Show, PoCo 2016
Boathouse Art Walk, Port Moody 2016
2011-2015
North West Sculpture Competition, Int’l juried contest & show 2015
Outdoor Garden Show, Solo Show, North Vancouver
Surrey Arts 2015, Juried Group Art Show
Sensations Art Show, Elbert’s Art Gallery, Ladner
Red Barn Winery, Show Case, Mission
KaBoom Art Show & Event, Port Moody City Hall 2014
Fraser River Art Walk, ‘Sea Life”, Group Show, Richmond 2014
Juried Art Show, ‘Spirits’, N Vancouver
Celtic Festival, Show Case, Port Coquitlam
White Rock Arts Festival, Group Show
Surrey Arts 2014, Juried Group Art Show
New Port Village Art Show, Port Moody 2013
Kitsilano Beach Group Project, Contemporary Artist of Vancouver
‘Starving to Successful’, Workshop, Xanadu Gallery
Boat House Opening Reception 2012, Arts Connect
Xiang Gallery, ‘Ying Yang’ Show, Vancouver
ArtSpacific Show, Delta Arts council, Delta 2012
Finnie’s Garden Show, Riverview, Coquitlam
BoatHouse Opening Reception, Arts Connect, Port Moody
North Vancouver Sea Side Art Festival, North Vancouver 2011
Art Walk, Arts Connect, Port Moody City Hall
Renaissance Academy in Fine Arts, Art Teacher Job, Richmond
Stone Art Gallery, Joye Designs, Port Moody
Minnikadda Art Show, Group Show, PoCo 2011
1993-2010
Place des Arts, Small Exhibits Christmas Show 2010
ArtSpacific Show, Delta Arts Council, Delta, Old Fire Hall
Britannia Art Show, Solo Show, Fundraiser, Vancouver
Old Mill Boathouse, Art Walk, Port Moody 2010
Art Walk, Arts Connect, Sutherbrook Place, Port Moody
West Coast Sculpture Association, Symposium Lake Cowichan, BC
Stone Art Gallery, Respresenting Gallery, Joyed Designs, Port Moody
Minnikadda Art Show, Group Show, PoCo 2009
Festival of the Arts, Studio Tour, Port Moody
Red Barn Winery, Show Case, Mission 2009
Place des Arts, Small Exhibits Christmas Show 2009
ArtSpacific Show, Delta Arts Council, Award of Merit for ‘Motherhood’
Old Mill Boathouse, Open Studio Tour, Port Moody 2009
Art Walk, Arts Connect, Inlet Wellness Gallery, Port Moody
Missed Opportunities, Art Show, White Rock, 2009
MP’s office, Dawn Black of Coquitlam, Office Opening, Coquitlam
Inlet Wellness Gallery, ‘Artful Indulgence”, Solo Show, Port Moody
Port Moody Art Centre, ‘A Rock In A Good Place’, Solo Show
Place des Arts, Small Exhibits Christmas Show 2008
West Coast Sculpture Symposium, Mission, BC
Porier Library, Art in the Atrium, Solo Show
Art at Heart, Arts Connect Group Show, Port Moody Art Centre
Acorn Art Show, Group Show, Langley
Gallery in the Garden Show 2008, Delta Arts Council, Wellbrook Winery
Surrey Arts 2008, Juried Show, Award of Merit for ‘Rise of Dawn’
Family Art Day, Place des Arts, Clay Sculpture Workshop
Canada Day, Art Exhibit, La Farge Lake Festival
Place des Arts, Solo Exhibit ‘Soul Series’ 2008
Arnold Mikelson Mind & Matter Art Festival, White Rock
West Coast Sculpture Association, Thetis Island
Robert Max Salon, Show Case, Vancouver 1993