1 st October – 15th October 2023 Open daily 10 am – 5 pm Farmleigh Gallery, Phoenix Park Dublin
The Watercolour Society of Ireland was founded in 1870 to promote and develop the appreciation of watercolour and associated media amongst artists and the public. This year WCSI will also host the European Symposium and exhibition 9-13th October in The City Assembly House Dublin.
Michelle’s figurative works for the 2023 WCSI exhibition reflect on female and life affirming associations she experiences in water. She swims year round in Lough Ramor and uses the lake water in her paintings ‘seeing this as a performative collaboration with nature’ Patricia Watts Ecoartspace Founder / Curator “Freshwater” catalogue 2023.
(note- ‘Epilimnion’ is the surface layer of a stratified lake which allows light to penetrate and where most photosynthesis can occur.)
In 2019 Michelle received the WCSI President’s Award and Dr. Pat Mc Cabe Perpetual Cup
Link to Farmleigh Gallery & WCSI Exhibition :