Portrait of Michelle Delgado in 2023. Photo by Kevin Barton.
ARTIST BIO:
Michelle Delgado is an interdisciplinary artist from San Antonio, Texas with a BFA in painting. Michelle’s work has been shown in numerous gallery exhibitions. Her curatorial recognitions include Glasstire’s Top 5 List, her painting Make Amends was selected by curator Mark Pascale of The Art Institute of Chicago, and her video performance Don't Look was selected for a screening at the Crisp-Ellert Art Museum in St. Augustine, FL. Aside from her individual work, Michelle is an active art community member and is currently residing in Ocean Springs, MS.
ARTIST STATEMENT:
My work goes through phases of obliteration and rebirth. It’s through this process that is the foundation of my creation. There is an evident history within my ambiguous pieces that hones in on this creative process all while representing a reflection of my inner thoughts and emotional well-being.
I am influenced by the roots of abstract expressionism, pop art, avant-garde, and the here-and-now. I play with the idea of art through the use of recycling and incorporating non-traditional materials. Glass, wood, plastic, fabric, and beyond have been integrated in my art. Thoughtful, quick actions are a staple for me as I appreciate the immediacy. I am inspired by words, dialogue, philosophy, and poetry.
Finding the beauty in the unsettling, the wonder in the grotesque, and the language of the material are all themes I touch on. I am not at all concerned with perfection, but the hand of the artist and the healing power of the creative process.
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