Artist Information:
Michelle Steen
San Francisco, CA
United States
Member Since: Dec 2009
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Artist Statement:
My work deals with issues of
female identity in the context
of contemporary life and art
history. It engages feminism,
consumerism, and mental
health. In my work I seek to
subtly subvert the Western
male oil painting tradition,
while revealing my own
insights and biases.
Female identity, sexuality,
body image, depression, and
isolation interest me.
Particularly, I’m concerned
with how those can be conveyed
through figurative oil
painting and drawing. Seeking
a feminist dialogue with art
history, I prefer subtlety and
quality over shock and awe.
My art plays with subtleties
of expression, mood, light and
psychological composition.
Limited palette oils and mixed
media allow me to convey the
moods with nuance, and the
palette reflects the
underlying darkness of the
work.
Identity is the core idea
behind much of my work. I
question, examine, rage, and
sit with the identity of
myself and other women.
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Artist Exhibitions:
(re)Covered Selves, Academy of
Art University, 2010
Spring Show, Academy of Art
University, 2010
Open Studios, Academy of Art
University, 2008
Senior Show, Seattle Pacific
University, 2005
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Michelle Steen's Free Artist Portfolio
Welcome to Michelle Steen's Portfolio.
My work deals with issues of female identity in the context of contemporary life and art history. It engages feminism, consumerism, and mental health. In my work I seek to subtly subvert the Western male oil painting tradition, while revealing my own insights and biases.
Female identity, sexuality, body image, depression, and isolation interest me. Particularly, I’m concerned with how those can be conveyed through figurative oil painting and drawing. Seeking a feminist dialogue with art history, I prefer subtlety and quality over shock and awe.
My art plays with subtleties of expression, mood, light and psychological composition. Limited palette oils and mixed media allow me to convey the moods with nuance, and the palette reflects the underlying darkness of the work.
Identity is the core idea behind much of my work. I question, examine, rage, and sit with the identity of myself and other women.
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Build A Nest, 2010
Oil Painting,
20 x 16 inches
Availability: Sold
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