Michelle Galloway

ENIGMATIC, ETHEREAL PAINTINGS THAT REIMAGINE ARCHITECTURE, THE NATURAL WORLD, AND MAN-MADE ARTEFACTS
www.michellegallowayartwork.com

My Inspiration
As an artist nestled in the heart of York, my studio is a crucible where the past and present meld into a vibrant tableau. Each brushstroke is a reverent nod to York's storied past, a city where history breathes through the cobblestone streets and the towering presence of York Minster.
In Arnup Studios, the whispers of history are my constant companions, guiding my hand as I infuse each artwork with the essence of this ancient city. The walls, steeped in the pulse of nature and the echoes of time, stand as silent witnesses to the creation of art that is alive, that speaks.
My inspiration often leads me to the wild waters that surround this historic place. There, I engage in wild swimming, an immersive experience that allows me to capture the ethereal interplay of water and human form. It's a dance of elements, a fluid choreography that I strive to translate onto my canvases.
Each painting I create is more than a visual experience; it's a celebration of the interplay between light and shadow, an homage to the natural world that cradles our existence. Through my art, I invite viewers to step into a world that is at once serene and exhilarating, a space where the whispers of history and the timeless dance of nature converge.
This is my journey, my passion, and my tribute to the enduring beauty of York and the natural world that surrounds us. Each piece is a chapter in a never-ending story, a story that I am honoured to tell through the medium of paint and passion.