As a visual artist, Michiko utilises traditional and non-traditional media. She is in the habit of recycling and re-appropriating materials and forms collections and archives of photos, relics, marks, scribbles and snippets of dialogue – all everyday mundane phenomena – to construct narratives and journey with others. The narrative tells of people and their journeys, stories and 'small fortunes.' Fragments recall movements, places, emotions, colours and atmosphere. The work is a process, a collection of documents - a diary of visual, multi-sensory and conceptual explorations - a celebration of life and transformation.
Michiko’s work demonstrates a preoccupation with people and their interactions within a particular place. Amongst other roles, she positions herself as artist-educator, researcher, facilitator and communicator. Observations, collective dialogue, interaction and reflection are emphasised as essential components of the creative process. Michiko encourages experimentation and innovation, aiming to introduce others to working in different ways. Her strengths lie in noticing the overlooked and unspoken. She hopes to offer and communicate a fresh viewpoint and promote collective, creative troubleshooting.
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Michiko’s work demonstrates a preoccupation with people and their interactions within a particular place. Amongst other roles, she positions herself as artist-educator, researcher, facilitator and communicator. Observations, collective dialogue, interaction and reflection are emphasised as essential components of the creative process. Michiko encourages experimentation and innovation, aiming to introduce others to working in different ways. Her strengths lie in noticing the overlooked and unspoken. She hopes to offer and communicate a fresh viewpoint and promote collective, creative troubleshooting.
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