Let’s hope the warmth of summer keeps on giving.
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A Huge Thank You
Thank you to everyone who visited my recent Open House—you made it a truly joyful and exciting adventure. It's always an honour when someone chooses to take a piece of my art home. To those of you who now have one of my works on your wall: thank you! ​​ Sadly, the artwork displayed on the bus stop outside my home—generously donated by Hunters Estate Agents—was stolen just before the event. Many of you struggled to find me, and I’m sorry for the confusion. I suppose they needed my work more than I did!​ ​ But please remember—living artists have bills to pay. By buying directly from us, you help us to keep creating... and eating! Visitors to my studio will receive a 10% discount on all A3 limited edition Giclee Prints.
Reflections in Time
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Clearing a room for the open house gave me the chance to exhibit two large canvas-printed photographs, including The Puddle—captured during a midnight walk.
If you know my work, you’ll know I’m drawn to reflections—they freeze fleeting moments, hold emotion, memory, and space in time.
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Each piece is 6ft x 3ft, priced at ÂŁ750 (+ postage & packing).
These are rare, large-scale editions—only two exist at this size, and I’ll only ever make eight in total.
Also on show: my photo-collage of London’s changing skyline, featuring Guy’s Tower and the Tate Modern colliding as the cityscape evolves. Created in 2004, these works reflect the rapid transformation of South London. Guy’s Tower appears frequently in my art—once South London’s tallest building, now overshadowed by the Shard (which I’ve also explored in my work).
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On Photo-Collage
I’ve been making photo-collages since 1979, starting during my foundation course when I worked in darkrooms. Back then, I altered negatives manually and experimented with matt paper—high-risk, high-reward work. You couldn’t undo a mistake!
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Today’s digital tools offer endless possibilities—but the challenge now is choosing which direction to go. ​ If you love photo-collage, ask to see my archive—you’ll find decades of unique pieces and experimental work.
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Online Artist Talk, Rising in Our Power 30 June
The Artist Talk is part of series of events by the IN/Visible National Disabled Women's Arts Collective’s Rising in our Power initiative, following our landmark takeover of MIMA. We are sharing the stories, lives and experiences of disabled women involved in art and activism.
​ ​Date and Time: 30 June, 2.00 - 3.30 pm BST ​ ​Online and Accessible
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Tickets are limited so early booking is recommended. Join the waiting list please if it appears fully booked as we may be able to release more tickets. ACCESS: advance schedule of what to expect; videos with captions; you can be on and off camera; live captions; live BSL for the talks; the comfort of your own home or office/workplace. ​
🖼️ Brixton Tate Library – Annual Summer Show ​Come see Here’s Looking at You - my bold black cat on a red background.​ ​ 📅 Opening: 1st July​ 📍 Brixton Library – don’t forget to vote for my work!
The show opens on 30 June and runs until 24 July in Brixton’s Tate Library, Windrush Square. Entry is free and the show is open every day in line with library opening hours. More info​
🎨 Sprout Arts – Art Loan / Membership Exhibition
A fantastic initiative where patrons can take home an artwork for six months, live with it, and decide if it speaks to them. ​
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Commission a Personal Piece
You’re welcome to visit my studio by booking a private appointment. I love working with people to create one-of-a-kind pieces that reflect their stories.
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Recently, I completed a portrait of Diamond—an acrylic painting on linen (24” x 18”) - now proudly displayed in his family’s living room. A future heirloom.
Diamond, Private Collection, London
📬 Stay in Touch
Whether you’re a collector, first-time visitor, or long-time supporter -
thank you for being part of this journey.
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Supporting living artists makes a real difference.
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Warm Regards,
Michelle
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Michelle Baharier - Artist | Curator | Facilitator