Michelle Mann is a mixed media artist and illustrator living in the beautiful Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia. It has been Michelle’s home all her life although she has travelled to many destinations in the world, she still loves to come home to such paradise.
Michelle’s current body of work is inspired by her connection with spirit and conveying that which is invisible into form. As well as larger works in acrylic and oil Michelle also loves to illustrate for children’s books, pattern design and makes unique travel journals. Michelle’s work is vibrant, joyful and whimsical.
One of Michelle’s biggest projects was creating the Gold Lotus Oracle deck where she painted all 47 images for the deck and wrote a book that accompanies the deck. The oracle is used for guidance and self-growth. It is a culmination of experience from her many years as a psychic medium and teacher.
Michelle has held two solo exhibitions, holds awards for Gold Lotus oracle, finalist in Houston Quilt show and her work shown in galleries in South East Queensland and Sydney.
Her work is held by collectors both nationally and internationally. Most days you will find Michelle playing with colour in her home studio in Woombye.
Exhibitions
2021 Sept – Oct – Artist’s Business Lounge, Finite Art Space
Solo Exhibitions
2017 – Gold Lotus, 47 canvases in Cooroy Butter Factory
2016-2017 – Gold Lotus The Artist Tree, Mt Tamborine QLD
2016 – Gold Lotus, 20 Canvases in Old Ambo Nambour
Select Awards & Recognitions
Bronze COVR Award for
2016/2017 – Recipient Regional Arts Development Fund Grant, Sunshine Coast Council
2012 – Cloth Paper Scissors USA Finalist “Artisan of the Year” and Feature Artist
2012 – Second place in two categories, Sunshine Coast Show, “Streets of Paris” mixed media and “Greed” mixed media
2012 – Highly Commended Sunshine Coast Show, “Monopoly” mixed media
Select Shows
2013 – Cincinatti Quilt Festival and touring USA – Art Quilt “Ariadne”
2013 – Tactile Architecture Quilt Exhibition, Houston Texas USA – Art Quilt “City Ink”
2013-2015 – Festival of Quilts, Houston Texas 2013 and touring USA – Art Quilt “Breaking Tradition”
2013 – Walker Street Gallery, Dandenong, Victoria Australia “9 by 5” Exhibition – “Queen Bee” and “Magenta” pencil drawings
2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 – Emmanuel Art Show Australia exhibitor various mixed media pieces
2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 – Sunshine Coast Show various mixed media pieces