Series Times Union newspaper wrote: The artist Michelle Vara displays a ten-year survey of nature examining and recording a wide array of features through various media arts that sings to her dimension as an artist. This project is ongoing … [Read more...] about Nature Focused
Series
Kachina Pendants – many
When I came back to the studio from traveling cross country, the first pieces I made are silver jewelry, inspired by the Navajo Indian Katchina dolls. The Kachina dolls are figures carved, typically from cottonwood root, … [Read more...] about Kachina Pendants – many
Garand Shot – Off The Table
Garand Shot- Off the table: Is a series of mixed media, sculpture, paintings, and drawings. The sculpture: offers physical modification through planning and chance with the abrupt action of shooting using high powered rifles to change the form of … [Read more...] about Garand Shot – Off The Table
The Fall
This is a series of drawings on paper inspired by watching an accident happen. … [Read more...] about The Fall
Forms
No. 751_ -Happening – Performance- Space- Sculptures and Artist Dialog – Display: Ufer Studio, Berlin Germany Space #2 - LOBE Schererstr. 7 11347 Berlin Germany This is a fully immersive experience - which includes Object language: that … [Read more...] about Forms
Queer Intimacy of Visual Logic
Queer (1) Intimacy of Visual Logic Alchemy is a kind of philosophy: a kind of thinking that leads to a way of understanding. -Marcel Duchamp (2) As an artist, I practice alchemy daily to expand the visual terrain. -Michelle … [Read more...] about Queer Intimacy of Visual Logic
Limb Series
No.52_ Gaze_ oil pastel - that became 72" X 96" oil & tar paint. No.53_ Grounded _oil pastel - that became 36" X 72" oil & tar paint. No. 54_ oil pastel - that became 36" X 72" Oil & Tar painting. No.56_ Life Raft_ oil pastel - … [Read more...] about Limb Series
Bitchumen landscape Series
This work is an exploration into the Tar sands and the people who have been affected! You can see the in-depth information in the blog section or visit the website dedicated - Roadmantic Tar Paintings_ Various (details to come) Sculpture No. 164_ … [Read more...] about Bitchumen landscape Series