I’ve been kept very busy this year with being the Chair of Cossag and the curator of :the mezzanine: What a delightful space in a wonderful old building. It’s the top floor of the Old Butter Factory in Dayboro. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the journey of converting the top floor into a respected and admired gallery … More Curating :the mezzanine:
It’s been 2 weeks since the “Her Story” exhibition finished. What an amazing event – fabulous art, amazing people and we raised enough funds to support a woman for 1 year and a bit through the Women for Women International sponsor a sister program. Here are some highlights:
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 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
Mmmm… Is this a question with an answer? Performance art and music can make statements while entertaining us. They can take us away from the everyday to different worlds. Sometimes good and sometimes bad places. They can expose the truth and help mend hearts. What about the visual arts like painting, sculpture, installations and digital … More The purpose of art
Never compare yourself to other artists. Know that your family is biased. Whether for or against, their views skewed and do not represent an accurate reflection of your work in the world. Base your success on how your art has enriched your life and how feel when create it. Constantly push yourself to expand and … More How to feel fulfilled as an artist.
Artist Michelle J Bowden 