Michelle Davis Petelinz | Kindred Spirit Studios
- Mixed Media,
BIO
As she creates her mixed media work, Michelle Davis Petelinz of Kindred Spirit Studios is irresistibly drawn to incorporate symbols, patterns, textures and colors found in African and Native American cultures which are her heritage. Michelle’s wall décor may feature original, hand cut stamps; hand painted papers; alcohol ink; her signature textured low-fire clay elements; gelatin prints; metallic threads; and paper beads. The inclusion of wood, stones, feathers, shells, and bone beads imbue her work with strong tribal connections. Michelle often works in a series, visually exploring the cultural significance of decoration and symbology, or how color plays across various surfaces and textures. Her influences include the Ndebele painted houses of South Africa; Korhogo cloth patterns from the Ivory Coast; Ghanaian gold weights; Bogolan mud cloth from Mali, designs used in Ethiopian body painting, and organic shapes found in nature. Michelle’s goal is to interpret these visual elements so they will resonate with the viewer as objects at once unusual and familiar; evoking ancestral and contemporary design, speaking across cultures to the deep well of the universal.
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What is The Columbia Festival of the Arts?
The Columbia Festival of the Arts is a multi-weekend event that celebrates music, art, and entertainment. Each Festival kicks off in June with Lakefest, a free, three-day outdoor celebration at the Downtown Columbia Lakefront. Lakefest includes live performances, children's creative activities, a juried fine arts and crafts show, a variety of hands-on workshops for all ages and outdoor festival food fare.
The days following LakeFest are comprised of a variety of free and ticketed events, including performances in multiple disciplines, master classes, workshops, fine art exhibitions, literary offerings, film and frequent opportunities to interact directly with artists.
PLEASE DO NOT PARK AT WHOLE FOODS MARKET.