About Mixa Painting
Biography
Michelle, professionally known as Mixa, is a Maltese artist currently based in Malta/France. Her work is made out of natural materials. Also, her practice is deeply engaged with the fundamental paradoxes of existence, exploring the interplay between chaos and harmony, despair and hope, creation and dissolution. At the core of her artistic philosophy is a profound connection to nature, not merely as inspiration but as an intrinsic material component of her work. She employs natural pigments derived from stones, flowers and organic sources, reinforcing a commitment to sustainability while honouring the raw beauty of the natural world.
Grounded in rigorous research, Michelle’s creative process is an intellectual and intuitive exploration of human experience, translating complex narratives into visual expressions that resonate with emotional depth and philosophical inquiry. Her work captures the perpetual tension between human fragility and nature’s omnipotence, questioning the boundaries between destruction and renewal. Through her evocative compositions, she invites the viewer into a contemplative dialogue, embracing the dualities that define our existence.
Statement
My artistic practice is deeply rooted in an intimate dialogue with nature, both as a source of material and as a conceptual framework. Through my work, I explore the fundamental contradictions that shape our existence, chaos and order, despair and hope, memory and erasure. These tensions form the essence of my creative process, allowing me to unravel the delicate balance that defines the human experience.
Nature is not just an inspiration for me; it is an active participant in my practice. I work with pigments derived from stones, flowers, and organic materials, ensuring that my process remains as sustainable as possible. By embracing these natural elements, I seek to reflect on the cyclical forces of creation and destruction that govern both the natural world and human life.
For me, art is a means of exploring the intricate dualities that shape our reality. My work does not provide definitive answers; rather, it invites the viewer to engage in contemplation, embrace uncertainty and acknowledge the beauty that emerges even in moments of destruction. Through my practice, I aim to create a space where contradictions can coexist, where the tension between opposing forces becomes a source of profound meaning and introspection.