Artist Statement

Artwork by Michelle Hunter is representational, symbolic, intimate, calm and intense. Her current Brain Series deconstructs familiar themes related to how our brains function. This series has presented opportunities for scientific learning and conceptual visual challenges.

The majority of her work is in the medium of acrylic paint on stretched canvas. Using a painterly technique, Michelle transforms everyday objects with a subtle unexpected surreal approach. Her color palette consists of mostly warm colors, punctuated with bright and dramatic tones.

Art has been an integral part of Michelle’s life. Since childhood she has been practicing art. Born and raised in Washington Heights, in the borough of Manhattan, Michelle is a native New Yorker of Trinidadian and Iranian descent. She is also an alumnus of the Fiorello H. LaGuardia School of Music and Art. Currently, Michelle Hunter lives and works in Inwood, Manhattan.

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Friday, March 4, 2011

Work In Progress Shots of "First Aid" 20" x 20" Acrylic on Stretched Canvas

Hi there!

OK I've been taking WAY TOO LONG to finish what will be the fourth installment of my BRAIN series. Excuses I care to share include laziness and mind driven fear of painting an image of glass (though skillfully I knew I could) which then lead to procrastination.


FINALLY, I've gotten out of my head and in front of my easel to bring you 6 progress shots of "First Aid". Click on the images to get a larger view.

Details/reasoning into the composition will be included in a blog post when the piece is finished. In the meantime, feel free to speculate and share your feedback....you know how to reach me.


Regards,
Michelle



WIP shot #1 "First Aid" (c) 2011 Michelle Hunter

WIP shot #2 "First Aid" (c) 2011 Michelle Hunter
WIP shot #3 "First Aid" (c) 2011 Michelle Hunter
WIP shot #4 "First Aid" (c) 2011 Michelle Hunter
WIP shot #5 "First Aid" (c) 2011 Michelle Hunter
WIP shot #6 "First Aid" (c) 2011 Michelle Hunter

WIP shot #7 "First Aid" (c) 2011 Michelle Hunter

WIP shot #8 "First Aid" (c) 2011 Michelle Hunter

WIP shot #9 "First Aid" (c) 2011 Michelle Hunter
 
WIP shot #10 "First Aid" (c) 2011 Michelle Hunter

WIP shot #11 "First Aid" (c) 2011 Michelle Hunter

WIP shot #12 "First Aid" (c) 2011 Michelle Hunter