Her work takes two distinct paths; one of sculptural forms that combine her love and tudy of fashion and textiles, the other contemporary paintings. Michelle studied Fashion and Textiles in London before following the call of art, through a Degree and Masters Degree in Fine Art at the Manchester Metropolitan University and the University of Central Lancashire, Preston.
The sculptural forms are intricate constructions with many layers of detail, shade and meaning. Colour, texture, pattern and repetition are important elements of the work: the physical properties of the materials used also contribute to the work that reveals its structure upon closer inspection. The pieces are labour intensive and time consuming with a repetitive and obsessive process to detail and pattern. Memories and the narratives of history are important concepts that haunt some of the installation forms. Themes of War, Remembrance, death, memory, home, disorders, issues of the body and identity in society are all just a few areas explored in Michelle’s work.Through her contemporary paintings, bold use of colour and texture manifest in abstracts, still life and floral studies in a variety of mediums, such as oils, acrylic and enamel paints. Each painting makes a dynamic statement and results in a striking outcome. The Harris Museum, Preston remarks “Michelle is in demand for more and more commissioned pieces both commercially and to exhibit in galleries as her reputation grows”.
