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Australian artist and book illustrator, Michelle Pike brings to us a wonderful recipe of colour, culture, bad habits and humou
The most fitting description of Michelle is “a bizarre mix of practical skills, creative hunger and heaps of energy which, when linked to her thirst for life and everything that makes her laugh, have enabled her to achieve a great deal”.
Michelle states: “I attribute my understanding of the Australian culture and its beautiful landscape to my many childhood outback trips throughout Western Australia. You tend to develop a keen sense of awareness for what is around you when you’re riding in a cloud of red dust in the back of the ute for hours on end with nothing more than the dog, smelly fishing gear and your annoying sister... It takes your mind off the windburn too.”
Michelle believes that humour is an understated element of cultural expression. As such, in true anthropromorphic style, she captures the Australian sense of humour perfectly through the whimsical interaction of Australian fauna and flora within her works.
Michelle is currently studying a BA in Communications and Design and her achievements are already appreciated by domestic and international clients alike. You can visit Michelle's website at www.michellepike.com
