Hello and welcome!

As spring arrives, bringing fresh energy and longer days, I’m so happy to share this month’s news with you. April always feels like a time of renewal—and this year, there’s lots to celebrate.

Thank You

A huge thank you to everyone who came to my recent solo exhibitions. It meant so much to share my portrait series of Disabled activists —people who have fought for vital changes to make transport accessible for all. Your support, conversations, and encouragement truly mean the world to me.

In This Month's Newsletter

• Art, Resistance, and a Birthday Surprise 🎁
• The Story Behind My Work
• What I’ve Been Working On… (You’ll See It Here First)
• Why This Work Still Matters Today

Birthday Offer – April Only

To celebrate my birthday, I’m offering you 10% off my greeting card collection.

My greeting cards are more than just cards, they are mini artworks you can send but also keep in your own collection.

💌 Buy 5 designs (15 x 11 cm) – normally £3.50 each
🎁 Perfect for birthdays, thank-yous, or just reminding someone they matter

Stock up now and you'll always have something
meaningful to send.

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Use Code BIRTHDAY at checkout to get a 10% discount on Greeting Cards, valid on orders over £5

Filling in the Gaps: A Story to Share

Let me introduce my Great Auntie Ettie, who lived to the incredible age of 111.

Aunt Ettie was instrumental in campaigning for Dial-a-Ride in the 1980s, helping improve transport access for disabled people.

Her favourite saying?

“Don’t let the bastards get you down.”

Words to live by.

Filling in the Gaps: Upcoming Solo Shows

I’m excited to share that this body of work will continue to be exhibited this year at the following venues:

• The Tram Shed, Woolwich – July to September, 2026
  ​(including an artist talk)
• Southwark Archives – October 1 to December 31, 2026

Each show will explore a slightly different focus within the series—more details coming soon!

Filling in the Gaps: In the News

Filling in the Gaps has been featured by the Jewish Chronicle, FAD Magazine (Top Five Exhibitions by Women Artists, International Women's Day), Jewish Telegraph, SW Londoner, Elysium Lifestyle Magazine, Estila Magazine, Disability Arts Online, Marylebone Journal, The Londonist, Wellbeing News and more.

Art, Resistance & the World Around Us

The world can feel overwhelming at times. Through my work, I try to respond, reflect, and remember.

Four years ago, I painted works inspired by the “Woman, Life, Freedom” movement following the death of Mahsa (Jina) Amini. Those themes remain deeply relevant today — freedom, expression, and the courage to resist oppression.

Art can’t change everything but it can bear witness.

Exhibition News

Big News! I have been Shortlisted for the RA Summer Show…I’m thrilled to share that one of my paintings has been shortlisted for the RA Summer Exhibition!

Out of over 16,000 submissions, this feels incredibly special. The piece was created from a place of deep emotion in an attempt to hold onto humanity in the face of helplessness. Please keep everything crossed 🤞for the next stage.

Painting News: New Work in Progress

You’re Seeing This First

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As a subscriber, you’re getting an early glimpse of a brand new series.

These pieces draw from dreams, blending anxiety, humour, and the strange familiarity of everyday spaces.

They’ll be shown publicly later this year but you’re the first to hear about them.

Monsters Under the Bed (in progress) – acrylic on linen

Covid Memories not yet finished

More works exploring bedrooms and hotel rooms coming soon.

Recent work I have done with Vermillion
in New York

Instagram @vermilion.nyc at @FountainHouseGallery​

Commissions Now Open: Let’s Create
Something Personal

If you’ve ever thought about owning a piece of original art made just for you, this is the moment.

I create:

• Family and portrait paintings
• Children & pet portraits
• Music-inspired pieces
• Digital collages
• Murals

Whether it’s for your home or a one-of-a-kind gift, I’ll work with you to bring your idea to life.

LEARN MORE

Get in touch now to reserve a commission slot. And Lets get drawing !

Upcoming Events

Dulwich Artists Open House 2026

I’ll be exhibiting with Creations Atelier at Natalia Giacomino's house, Ground Floor, Flat 12A Berwyn Road, SE24 alongside a wonderful group of artists:

• Mark Coster
• ​Michelle Baharier
• ​Natalia Giacomino ​
• ​Paola Minekov ​

📍 Ground Floor, Flat 12A Berwyn Road, SE24
📅 Open both weekends:

• 9–10 May
• 16–17 May

SLWA Group Exhibition

I'll also show with the SLWA at:
​East Dulwich Picturehouse

📅 Open both weekends as well:

• 9–10 May
• 16–17 May

Cut Up Poetry workshop in Sprout Arts

Date: Monday 22nd June, Time TBC

Stay Connected

Thank you, as always, for being part of my journey. Whether you visit a show, buy a card, commission a piece, or simply read this newsletter—you are supporting my work in a meaningful way.

Wishing you a joyful, creative, and uplifting April 🌷

Warmest wishes,
​Michelle

Email mbfcsra@gmail.com​
​Phone: 07952481566

Website: Michelle Baharier Website​
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Twitter: @dyslxicRant​
​LinkedIn: Michelle Baharier FRSA​
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Selection of Video works: The Walkie-Talkies - Disability Arts Online​