Michelle Atkinson
My work with reclaimed materials didn’t begin with essential oil bottles. It grew out of a long series of experiments — some successful, some impractical, all of them necessary. Glass has been a companion through almost every stage of my…
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I’m continuously surprised when talking with other artists during exhibition takedowns. The conversation almost always circles back to sales — or lack of them.More often than not, someone says, “The venue just wasn’t right. No one bought anything.” Here’s the…
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What if your art had a soundtrack? I asked ChatGPT to help match music to my work — and what came back wasn’t just a playlist.It was a completely new way of looking at what I create. 🎤 How This…
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…and when not to give a f#ck what others think. I’ve got a bit of a reputation for “not caring what people think.” That’s not entirely true. I just understand that not all opinions carry weight. Everyone’s allowed an opinion…
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Where can I see your work? How do you translate the data? Do you do commissions? These are some of the most common questions I get—and if you’ve been wondering the same, I’d love to connect. Let’s break it down.…
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Last night I had a great time catching up with Reva Bond and Christina Tulloch. We talked about life, art, sustainability, and resiliency—and I got to learn more about their new venture, Groundwater Collective. In the middle of our conversation,…
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This summer, I’m excited to dive into a focused period of experimentation and research as an artist-in-residence at AUArts (Alberta University of the Arts). If you’ve followed my work, you know I’ve been using historical weather data—especially temperature patterns from…
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New installation at Shag Salon, 17th Ave, Calgary The Question on Everyone’s Mind This weekend, I installed a substantial collection of my work at Shag, a well-loved salon on 17th Avenue in Calgary. I know what some people might be…
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Thinking of becoming a full-time artist? Here’s the no-sugar-coating guide to surviving — and thriving — in the brutal, beautiful art business.
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I never planned on becoming a full-time artist—it was something I grew into, driven by curiosity and a relentless desire to explore materials. My background is in glass art, specifically fusing and casting. It all started with a weekend glass…
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My recent solo show in Vancouver was an exciting opportunity to showcase my work—and just as importantly, to listen. The conversations I had over the weekend confirmed something I’ve been exploring for a while: data visualization in fine art resonates…
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