Welcome to the collections of work that make up Michaela’s Stories About Folks Series (2022-ongoing), she uses folk and fairy tales as a lens to explore ideas of the home.
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And Where Did the Children Go? Follow the Moon Stones, 2022. Watercolour on frosted mylar. 92 cm x 78 cm. Framed-- uses the story of Hansel and Gretel, recorded by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, to question how children's roles in families. Contrasting children's storybooks to the photo album, Lucio questions what insights and understanding arise when we make room for whimsy. Exhibition History 2023 - Call Out for Colour: Gallery in the Grove. (Bright’s Grove) 2022 - Eye 4 Art 2022 : The Thames Art Gallery. (Chatham) Juror: Scott Everingham
Visiting Far From Home with Wine and Cake, 2022. watercolour on frosted mylar. 92 cm x 78 cm-- uses the story of Little Red Riding Hood to dial into the psychology of a child visiting unfamiliar relatives, from the child's perspective, feels like nothing more than a stranger wrapped up in the clothes of someone we are supposed to trust. Exhibition History 2023 - Biennial Juried Exhibition: Glenhyrst Art Gallery. (Brantford) Jurors: Matt Bahen and Sonya Blazek 2022 - Eye 4 Art 2022 : The Thames Art Gallery. (Chatham) Juror: Scott Everingham
Cotton Candy Dreams, 2024. waxed watercolour on frosted mylar mounted on canvas. 12" x 12" Exhibition History 2024 - Eye 4 Art 2024: The Thames Art Gallery. (Chatham) Juror: Troy Brooks