Michelle was born and raised in Southern California. She completed her BFA in Studio Art and BA in Music from Biola University, an MTS from Gateway Seminary, and is currently pursuing an MFA at Claremont Graduate University. Her art practice is driven by her everyday experiences as an artist and musician of faith. Michelle enjoys working with a variety of materials and mediums, most recently exploring installation art. In addition to pursuing an MFA, Michelle leads an art ministry at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, where she is their Minister of Art and Outreach.
Artist Statement:
My art practice is about being attentive to the moments in life where ordinary materials elicit experiences of wonder. Through labor, scale, and elevation, I depict these moments to show value in objects that are often neglected or considered worthless. In my current practice I have been using materials that are delicate and fragile to highlight how fleeting these experiences are. My work seeks to give viewers another way to perceive the world.
