ABOUT MICHELLE THOMAS

Michelle Thomas, BFA, returned to painting during the pandemic, in the midst of burnout and recovery. What began as a lifeline quickly became a declaration of rebellion, healing, and connection.

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Her abstract paintings are bold, curvilinear, and deeply colorful — a visual echo of the looping handwriting she practiced as a child, much to her grandmother’s playful disapproval. Each stroke carries memory, movement, and a visceral sense of freedom.

 

Formally trained with a Bachelor of Fine Arts, Michelle paints intuitively, letting instinct guide her hand, and later names her works with titles that speak to humanity, vulnerability, and resilience. Many of her pieces nod to Black cultural touchstones — from the film Cooley High to Maya Angelou’s Still I Rise — bridging her personal journey with collective stories of strength.

 

Her work has been featured in Canvas Rebel, shown at Spotlight on Art (Atlanta’s premier art benefit), and included in several major exhibitions — including a solo show at South Fulton Arts and a high-profile showcase in Atlanta. These milestones reflect her growing presence in the contemporary art scene and her ability to connect with diverse audiences.

 

Her mission is to make viewers feel heard, seen, and connected. By blending rebellion with tenderness, she transforms raw emotion into luxury abstract works that resonate with first-time collectors, interior designers, and seasoned art lovers alike.

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