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Michelle Scott- Painter +Mixed Media Artist
September 19, 2011
2011 Move to Georgia + New Art
In the beginning of 2011, I moved back to Georgia, to get back to my roots and be closer to my family. I will sure miss Chicago, no getting around that, but its nice to back too.
Had first mini showing, in Acworth at Gallery 4463, also where my new studio space is located at. I have been continuing work on the series using images my grandfather took in WWII from his academy award winning film Kukan.
Here are a few pictures of the new show.
June 09, 2010
Past Show Update
In 2009 things got pretty crazy busy and I ended up being a part of three major shows in about 2 weeks time! So here are a few pictures.
My first SOLO show as a Chicago artist was at the MontgomeryWard Gallery at UIC. It was really fun and I was able to connect with some of the students and meet some faces that had been following my work which was awesome! I ended up selling almost all my pieces from that show a few months after, so looks like I need to start on a new body of work soon!
The week I moved into my new place in Pilsen, I was part of the Annual Pilsen Open Studios Event. AWESOME event! Met so many new people and artist living in the area. Pilsen has the best studio spaces around!
The Architrouve held a show called "Under the Viaduct" honoring all the muralist who helped complete the West Town Mural Competition. It was fun to see what the other artist were working on besides large murals:)
April 29, 2010
2010 "Featured Arist" for Visual Overture Magazine
Look for the upcoming May issue of Visual Overture Magazine on stands soon!
I was delighted to be selected by Juror Kathy Stockman from nearly 200 artists as one of the seven "Featured Artists" of 2010.
The 2010 issue also features work by other talented artist such as Virginia Saunders, David Purcell, Aaron Morgan Brown, Joomi Chung, Leah Cooper, and David Lindsay.
Check out a sneak peak of my pages below or get the full issue at:
http://www.visualoverture.com/currentissue.htm
I was delighted to be selected by Juror Kathy Stockman from nearly 200 artists as one of the seven "Featured Artists" of 2010.
The 2010 issue also features work by other talented artist such as Virginia Saunders, David Purcell, Aaron Morgan Brown, Joomi Chung, Leah Cooper, and David Lindsay.
Check out a sneak peak of my pages below or get the full issue at:
http://www.visualoverture.com/currentissue.htm
Paintings featured in promotion of Documentary Film
A few months ago I got an exciting email from a well respected Documentary film maker Robin Lung. It turns out she is doing her next film on a story featuring my grandfather (Rey Scott) and his travel partner Li Ling Ai. Both oh whom, I just so happened to have done individual mixed media paintings of.
Robin and I have been keeping in touch frequently, and there is a possibility we might be able to do something together with more art featuring my grandfathers photos and her film. It has truly been a long term goal of mine to somehow bring his film "Kukan" and stunning photography back to life. No surprise these projects, take a lot of patience and determination and I have no doubt Robin is going to make a great film. I can't wait to see how it all comes together!
BRIEF INFO:
"In 1937 Li Ling-Ai, a Chinese American playwright from Hawaii knew nothing about making movies. Rey Scott, an adventurous photojournalist from the Midwest, had never held a motion picture camera in his hands. They had no Hollywood backing and no U.S. governmental support. Yet together they created KUKAN, an epic color film of China at war that would become the first American feature length documentary to win an Academy Award."- Robin Lung
READ MORE AT: http://www.facebook.com/pages/ON-A-DREAM-AND-A-DARE-THE-MAKING-OF-KUKAN/373375763131
She asked to feature some of my artwork as part of the promotion of the upcoming film on facebook and eventually a website. I was thrilled! Here are some of the graphics for now.
Robin and I have been keeping in touch frequently, and there is a possibility we might be able to do something together with more art featuring my grandfathers photos and her film. It has truly been a long term goal of mine to somehow bring his film "Kukan" and stunning photography back to life. No surprise these projects, take a lot of patience and determination and I have no doubt Robin is going to make a great film. I can't wait to see how it all comes together!
BRIEF INFO:
"In 1937 Li Ling-Ai, a Chinese American playwright from Hawaii knew nothing about making movies. Rey Scott, an adventurous photojournalist from the Midwest, had never held a motion picture camera in his hands. They had no Hollywood backing and no U.S. governmental support. Yet together they created KUKAN, an epic color film of China at war that would become the first American feature length documentary to win an Academy Award."- Robin Lung
READ MORE AT: http://www.facebook.com/pages/ON-A-DREAM-AND-A-DARE-THE-MAKING-OF-KUKAN/373375763131
September 04, 2009
Move to Pilsen
After almost 2 years at my studio in Lakeview, I have decided to relocate to a Podmarjersky property as part of the Chicago Artist District in Pilsen.
Pilsen is home to numerous artist studios and galleries, with a reputation of being a living and working environment focused on the arts.
My new space will be featured as one of the participating artist of the Pilsen Art Walk and Open Studio Event September 25-27. Please stop by and check it out! (additional info above)
Published in South Loop Reveiw V.11
Two of my pieces "Brothers" and "Heroe" were selected for the Columbia College Chicago 2009 publication of the South Loop Review: Creative Nonfiction + Art. I met the editor Renee Hanson at the Image and Word show and was delighted when she asked me to be featured in the upcoming edition.
The South Loop Review is a dynamic publication with a greater emphasis on the non-linear narratives and experimental forms of creative nonfiction. It's paired with images of narrative photography and illustrative essays. You should check it out!
It's on sale now at Columbia Book stores.
July 13, 2009
WESTTown Mural Starting- Chicago/Lessing
I was delighted when I found out my proposal was accepted for one of the six spaces for the murals in West Town. The project is Phase Two of a beautification project for SSA#29 district in Chicago on unifying subject matter: “Scenes of Chicago Avenue.” It is across the street from the first set of murals completed in 2008. It is located at viaduct, 800 N. Lessing St. with average sized space of 10' h x 30'.
Please feel free to stop by and say hello! I will be painting until the end of August.
May 13, 2009
Art Night -Photos from Focus on the Arts
Just wanted to say a special thank you to all the volunteers and staff who made this event come together. It was truly delightful to be invited as one of the participating artist. I had a blast getting to know some of the students as well as seeing other artist exhibit their talents. It was a great night!
To see more photos from the event check out Sam Levitan's photography at: Art Night
Photo By: Sam Levitan Photography - www.samlevitan.com
Photo By: Sam Levitan Photography - www.samlevitan.com
Photo By: Sam Levitan Photography - www.samlevitan.com
