Michelle Gearin

Michael Reid Sydney + Berlin are pleased to announce the representation of Michelle Gearin, an interdisciplinary artist whose work invites the viewer to transcend physical boundaries and experience a lucid dimension within her ethereal compositions.

Michelle Gearin’s art is inspired by diverse influences such as Shunga, Kama Sutra Sanskrit miniature paintings, and the Symbolist movement of the 19th century. However, her work is not limited to these influences, as her personal narratives and experiences also shape her unique perspective on the world.

Growing up in rural New South Wales and receiving an early diagnosis of Autism, Michelle developed a profound connection to nature and a heightened perception of the nuances of light and movement in her environment. This connection is reflected in her work, which captures the delicate interplay of colour, light, and movement with remarkable insight.

Using oils and watercolours, Michelle creates hybrid mythological creatures that exude a powerful energy. These beings radiate beams of colour from their eyes or genitals during moments of intimacy, representing a yearning for human connection in its purest form.

Michelle Gearin’s work has been featured in numerous exhibitions, including the ‘Female Drivers’ exhibition at the Maitland Regional Art Gallery in 2022. Her work, Prism, consisting of 49 circular panels, was acquired for the gallery’s collection. Michelle has also exhibited alongside Alex Seton at The Lock-Up in Newcastle, where her multimedia work, Double Rainbow, immersed the viewer in the science of optics and the power of the human eye.

In September 2023, Michelle Gearin presented her first solo exhibition at Michael Reid Art Bar in Sydney.

For those interested in attending or learning more, please contact dean@michaelreid.com.au.