
Weekends at the farm. Oil on board, 2009
Michelle's work is represented in both private and public collections in Australia and USA. She
is particularly drawn to the human figure, and the human condition,
seeking to draw a response from the viewer by capturing subtle
gestures, private moments and evocative glances.
In creating art, Michelle is mindful that an original work brings its own personality to the environment. She feels that a work should breathe and occupy a space without overpowering it - revealing itself to the viewer gently but surely. Her works are often layered with unusual colours in ways that are both playful yet investigative - allowing her pieces to add a welcome and stimulating dimension to any space.
Michelle is inspired by artists Peter Doig, Arthur Boyd, Charles Blackman, Sidney Nolan, Edvard Munch, and Jean-Michel Basquiat, and by the delicious antics of children.
To be included on Michelle's mailing list, please email her at michelle@michellegiacobello.com.
Currently exhibiting in St Luke's Exquisite Palette exhibition, on from 30 July - 28 August, 2010 at 32 Smith Street, Collingwood.
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2009 Chiaroscuro, Louey & Lane Gallery
2009 Drift Would, Gallery 775
2008 Life lines, Louey and Lane gallery
2007 The future and each other, Gallery 775
2007 The Birds, Hudson
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2010 Exquisite Palette
2010 Canterbury Art Show
2009 Small works group show @ Gallery 775
2009 Canterbury Art Show
2009 Linden Gallery Postcard show
2008 Linden Gallery Postcard show
2008 Canterbury Art Show
2008 Brunswick Street Gallery - small works show
2008 Box Hill Art Show
2008 Brighton Art Show
2008 Caulfield Professional Artist Show
2008 McKinnon Art Show
2008 Brighton Grammar Art Show
2008 Mont Albert Art Show
2008 Contemporary Art Society Show
2007 Tusk Gallery
2007 Linden Gallery Postcard Show
2007 San Remo Art Show
2007 Love Generation - Frankston Arts Centre (2 person show)
2007 Canterbury Art Show
2007 Ripponlea Art Auction
2007 Castleman Gallery - Selected works
2007 Brighton Art Show
2007 Bayside Art Show
2007 Caulfield Professional Artists Show
2007 ArtFusion Gallery - Phillip Island
2007 Mt Eliza Art Show
2007 Momentum, Loco (2 person show)
2007 Contemporary Arts Society Show
2006 The Body Show - Brunswick St Gallery, Melbourne
2006 Bayside Art Show, Melbourne
2006 Selected works - Rocket Gallery
2006 Morphe II
2006 Mt Eliza Art Show
2006 Art Auction - Rocket Gallery
2006 Burnley Harbour - Contemporary Art Society Show
2005 Selected works - Anna Blatman Gallery
AWARDS
2010 THIRD PRIZE - Small Works section of Canterbury Art Show.
2007 San Remo Art Show - encouragement award.
2006 SELECTED as finalist for international illustration competition 'Life of Pi' run by Times newspaper and Canongate Publishers
2006 WINNER - image projecting positive mental health - work now held in Cunningham Dax (public) collection
Represented by:
Gallery 775 - Shoreham Rd, Red Hill
Louey & Lane Gallery - 1136, Glenhuntly Rd, Glen Huntly