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Born within the decade after interracial marriage was legalized in the United States, Michele is an artist who has conceptually explored the themes of family history, identity, race and gender for over 25 years. As one of the last recipients of the Abrams Prize for Women Artists, Michele studied Art and Political Science at UCSB. Michele then transferred as an Alumni Scholar and completed her bachelor's degree at the UCLA School of Arts and Architecture with world renowned artists, including Chris Burden and Lari Pittman. After graduation in 2000, Michele focused on raising her four children while owning a successful clothing company. She has continued to explore the themes of space, memory and boundaries after coming back to art with years of creative and life experience.
Artist Statement
Observing life beyond the boundaries of our own experience is key to understanding how memories shape us. How do we form our subjective recollections, and what impact does it have when a boundary - either self-imposed or imposed upon us - has been crossed? I found my answer in a photography project examining one's family history. Growing up with limited knowledge about where I came from was an isolating feeling, but through speaking with and photographing my parents, plus poring over their old photos together; this treasured narrative finally unfolded before me.Growing up, I did not know very much about the story of my parents. My origin and how my parents came together was not discussed. I felt a sense of implied shame from from the dynamic between my parents and others in public the lack of disclosure. I began my project by interviewing and photographing my parents separately. I examined some of their old photos and finally got some answers to how I came to be. Their memories were different and they would not take photos together. So I double exposed my film and did two sessions, thereby “painting” them together.
I connected the rawness of the story and went around the boundary in a simple but powerful approach. From there I have continued to explore this path in my work. I have taken portraits of others and self portraits over the years. Identity, femininity and fetishization of Asian and mixed race culture have been recurring themes.
My work is also inspired by travel, culture and nature. Within these spaces, my focus considers time, space and marginalization. Objects considered odd can be just as interesting to me as architecture that has stood the test of time and shines in the light. I also enjoy using abstract painting in my work and have been influenced by conceptual artists that use graphics and self-portraiture. Recently, I have also been painting over images printed on canvas to consider the subjective over seemingly objective.
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