My work crosses many mediums, but more recently I've been experimenting with a variety of mixed media on canvas. This involves the use of collage, mud, ash, oil paint, chalk and much, much more. The accidental and textural marks along with the inherent history these diverse materials give the paintings help re-enforce my attempts to catch something of the ‘the stillness of being’ that dominates my work. I use the briefest and lightest of touches to convey ideas and emotions that connect our internal and external landscapes without referring to traditional figurative methods; based in the liminal space between states of consciousness, form and text appear in my abstracted work - sometimes jumbled, sometimes making sense.
I have an MA in Fine Art, have been involved in projects across the country and my work has been shown at many venues. For WOS 2023, I've joined forces with two other talented artists and am exhibiting at The Golden Cross in Ardens Grafton. If you're interested in purchasing or commissioning a work - please do get in contact, I'd love to hear from you.
Michele Carruthers
macarruthers@aol.com