So it’s about a month before “Her Story” and it’s come together beautifully. 12 women artists are telling their stories through visual art. I am so proud to be exhibiting with such a great group of artists and women. We all have our own unique styles and mediums which of cause makes for a diverse … More “Her Story” exhibition
Just last night we had the first exhibition in :the mezzanine: This beautiful gallery space is in the Old Butter Factory at Dayboro. Dayboro is a quaint country town less then an hour out of Brisbane. :the mezzanine: is located above Entangle – Living Art I’ve exhibited in many spaces and galleries and I’d have to … More :the mezzanine: gallery space
It was a big week! Not only was I a finalist in the Queensland Figurative art prize but I also had my work in the ArtExpo2016 in Milan. The exhibition opening at the Petrie Terrace Gallery in Brisbane for the Figurative Art Prize was a great event. I was proud to have my painting displayed … More Milan Art Expo
I am pretty excited to be a finalist in the Royal Queensland Art Society’s Figurative art prize. The opening and prize announcements are this Wednesday. The painting I entered is a very special one for me. My inspiration was from photos I saw of refugees waiting for someone to help them. The painting is called … More Finalist in the Figurative Art Prize
I am in the throws of planning an exciting exhibition for November with the Warrior Women group. The exhibition is called “HerStory” At present we have 11 artists participating and a diverse range of mediums and styles of art. The exhibition will be in the beautiful Graydon Gallery in New Farm, Brisbane. Look out for … More “Her Story” exhibition coming soon
I have just got back from Sydney. Staying in an artist’s studio and spending my days visiting private and public art galleries has left me full to the brim with inspiration. The trip was planned to coincide with the Frida Kahlo exhibition at the Art Gallery of NSW. Frida has always been inspiring with her … More Inspiration from Frida
One of my roles in the art world is being the Chair person of an organisation called COSSAG (Cathedral of St Stephen Art Group) based in Brisbane. We put on 4 events a year. The one that has just finished was our annual winter exhibition and art awards. This years theme was The Good Samaritan. … More The Good Samaritan
It has been a while since I blogged here – 2 years in fact. A lot has happened in that time. An angel did not appear to save my studio and gallery but that’s OK. Since the closure of the gallery I have found freedom. Freedom to pursue art in all different places and with … More New directions….
I have my own gallery and studio complex. It is a beautiful place. We have regular exhibitions and over the last couple of years I have met so many amazing and talented people. The fact that I am amongst art all day is invaluable or is it? Unfortunately artists are not the most wealthy of individuals. … More Gallery director and Artist
Since last I blogged I have created yet more pieces of art. My studio is getting so full that I can hardly use it! I have my art hanging on the walls of my house and leaning on the walls in my hallway. I am soon going to have to move into the garden. In … More Art today
Artist Michelle J Bowden 