Michelle House In The Studio
Michelle working in her London studio measuring up stencils ready for printing and with shelves of pigments and dyes behind her. Hand-printed works in progress on the print table. When the print sections are finished, Michelle meticulously stitches them together and linings are hand stitched on the back of the wall-hangings in what is a very time consuming process.
What inspires you?
Colour is a big inspiration, the texture and pattern in textiles, especially printed textiles, vintage fabrics, tapestry and weaving, and modern architecture. I also love graphics and contemporary crafts like jewellery design and ceramics. When I have the chance I love going to see contemporary dance, an art form that I find incredibly inspiring.
What are 3 words that best describe your work?
colourful, abstract and graphic
What is the most important tool when creating your work?
I love my squeegees, they're tools used for pulling ink across a screen when screen-printing
Where do you go for inspiration?
I love walking, whether that's around London taking in the ever changing architecture of the city which is in a constant state of flux and visiting the many galleries, or walking the hills of Surrey or Exmoor for big sky views and nature. I'm a keen swimmer and meditator and find both helpful in clearing my mind of clutter, ideas often follow .
