| Michelle Marocco Biography
Michelle Marocco
EDUCATION:
- 1992 /Present:
Continuing Education at Indianapolis Art Center, Indianapolis, IN
- 1992:
BFA Communications, Butler University, Indianapolis, IN
Minor, John Herron School of Art, Indianapolis, IN
EXHIBITIONS:
- 2009: Artbox open studio tour, Indianapolis, IN
- 2008: One person show at Sangiovese Restaurant, Indianapolis, IN
- 2008: Several group shows at Gallery 136, Westfield, IN
- 2007: Elements Restaurant, 1-Person Show, Indianapolis, IN
- 2007: Bobby Cooper Salon, Current installation, Indianapolis, IN
- 2006: Art & Soul Gallery, 1-Person Show, Fishers, IN
- 2003: Elliot Yeary Gallery, 1-Person Show, Aspen, CO
- 2003: Elliot Yeary Gallery, Group Show, Aspen, CO
- 2003: Resident Artist Caffe Orlatte, Indianapolis, IN
- 2002: Stutz Artist Open House, 1-Person Show
Gallery of Specialty Framing, Indianapolis, IN
- 2001: Resident Artist, Broadstrokes Gallery, 1 Year, Indianapolis, IN
- 2001: Private Show, Home of Kelly and Mike Franks, Chicago, IL
- 2000: Stutz Artist Open House, 1-Person Show
Gallery of Specialty Framing, Indianapolis, IN
- 1999: Jewish Community Center, 1-Person Show National Venue
45 Pieces – Sold Out Show, Indianapolis, IN
- 1998: Faris Building, Artist Walk, Indianapolis, IN
- 1997: Faris Building, Artist Walk, Indianapolis, IN
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
- Hoosier Salon
- Indianapolis Museum of Art
- Indianapolis Art Center
AWARDS:
- 2001 Hoosier Salon Annual Exhibition
COLLECTIONS:
- Oakley’s Bistro, Indianapolis, IN
- Raphael’s Spa, Carmel, IN
- Salon 01, Carmel, IN
- Palmer Kelly Floral Design, Indianapolis, IN
- Hoffacker Health & Fitness, Indianapolis, IN
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Michelle Marocco Personal Info
Michelle Marocco, a California native, has been an Indiana resident for over 25 years. Graduating from Butler University with a minor from John Herron School of Art, she is now based in Carmel, Indiana where she resides with her two sons. Mixed media, primarily oil and charcoal and the ancient hot wax technique of encaustic, characterize her energetic and emotionally charged work. Honored at the 2001 Hoosier Salon annual exhibition, Michelle's unique vision has been featured in several shows and is included in prominent collections from New York to California. Check the Events/Shows page frequently for gallery showings.
Michelle Marocco Artist Statement
The discipline of the five Niyamas has inspired my life and my current body of work to look beyond what we see in others and ourselves. The underlying dialogue in the paintings begins with layers of textures, symbols and hidden messages representing the complex history and influences that create who we are.
From this history, the delicate balance between what we show the world and what we hide becomes who we are. Sometimes an abstraction of ourselves will emerge through the figure creating a safe distance or private vulnerability.
It is my hope that these paintings will inspire us to take a moment to look deeper at our inner messages bringing us closer to self acceptance and the sacred connection of body, mind and spirit. At times revealed, when we close our eyes to see. |
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