Mixed Media Art

I occasionally exhibit my mixed media work in galleries and shows. I especially enjoy using metal and upcycled/recycled materials. Flowers and books are favorite subjects! I’m always interested in hearing about submissions to galleries and shows that are a good fit, so feel free to get in touch.

A Bouquet of Secrets

“A Bouquet of Secrets” by Michelle Mach, Waste Not, Want Not, Commonwheel Gallery, Manitou Springs, Colorado, October 2019. Mixed media using recycled or upcycled materials including aluminum soda can, hotel key card, and telephone wire. (Read the Waste Not, Want Not Artist Show Group Interview for more details about me and the other artists in this show.)

What Happens in Book Club

“What Happens in Book Club” by Michelle Mach, Waste Not, Want Not, Commonwheel Gallery, Manitou Springs, Colorado, October 2019. Mixed media using recycled or upcycled materials including window screen, wine cork, book pages, and aluminum soda can.

Adventure

“Adventure” by Michelle Mach, Novel Art Event, Ligonier, Pennsylvania, 2015. This is an altered book made into a jewelry box with a mini book necklace inside. It uses brass and copper accents that have been hand stamped, embossed, wire wrapped, and riveted. It was auctioned off to support the Ligonier Valley Library.

Say It With Beer

Two of my mixed media pieces, including "Say It With Beer" appeared in the Art on Tap show at the Poudre studio in October 2013. (Read the interview that appeared in the Loveland Reporter-Herald newspaper.)

Everything You Need

“Everything You Need” by Michelle Mach, Beaded Square Project, The Bead Museum, Portland, Maine, 2023. This beaded book is attached to a 6-inch walnut square and includes bead embroidery and hand stamping on metal. You can read more details and see some close-up and in-progress photos on my blog.