New Contemporaries launch first ever edition, 'Dream a little dream', by NC alumni Michaela who is known for her striking colourful layered compositions inspired by personal experiences and her British Caribbean heritage.
"I use language as a bridge between the work and the audience, to invite the viewer into seeing a little more of my inner workings. Sometimes they lead with more political tone, sometimes more romantic and sometimes more jovial. It’s multifaceted in tone and floats between common and cultural vernacular and more traditional formal dialect."
26 February 2025
"Being part of New Contemporaries was a game-changer for my career. It propelled my work into the spotlight, offering unprecedented exposure and recognition. This experience transformed my professional trajectory... I count New Contemporaries as having given me the opportunity to make a career in the art world.”
'Dream a little dream' is based on an original drawing newly created for this commission. The edition of 50 comprises 40 archival pigment prints with silkscreen varnishes and glass flocking, as well as 10 unique impressions hand-finished with acrylic paint, oil pastel, ink, and glitter.
All proceeds from the sale of this edition benefit New Contemporaries, supporting the next generation of artists.
Read more from Michaela and buy the edition on the Artspace website.
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