Michelle Gutierrez. Creative Artist and Visual Design.
29 year old Chicana from Decatur, Georgia
new york based
First Generation, Self-Taught and passionate:
BA:Studio Art:Bard College
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Striking visuals work hand in hand with emotion and feeling; it is through my work that I depict meaning via the visual medium and traverse the spectrum of art from surreal to realistic imagery. I work to extend the power of thought and sentiment through vivid color and composition, as well as plain impact. Whether it be the reinterpretation of a pre-existing idea or photo, or the deconstruction of an idea entirely, I take pride in my work and rarely stick to one style. Instead, I attempt to tap into a different creative mode for each creation.
My personal pieces range heavily, and I believe in flexibility and fluidity when it comes to taking on client's visions. Due to my natural ability to compose such intense pieces, I am capable of understanding clientele and fellow artists alike to produce specific professional pieces through graphic design in addition to my illustrations. I have worked on various creative tasks ranging from collegiate promotional materials, company logos, tattoo design to commissioned murals. Rather than contain myself within a single style or medium, I strive to continuously diverge into new directions to continuously expand my skillset both digitally and traditionally.
