MICHELLE
DRUMMOND
Michelle realized from early on in her art career that manipulating multicolored fiber and incorporating acrylic paint on canvas was an avenue to help her navigate and cope in unfamiliar environments. Her artwork exudes the true expression of her quest for life and the undeniable influence of her rich Jamaican culture, her experiences living here in the United States and exploration of other cultures through her travels.
Each piece is a manifestation of experiences that were once suppressed or embraced and transcends the precincts of culture, religion, gender and ethnicity. The evolution of her work from 2-D to 3-D forms on and off the canvas correlates to her risk-taking tenacity and fearlessness to accept challenges that push the boundaries of her artistry while remaining authentic to her dexterity. Although her work reflects a touch of whimsy, each piece carries an underlying message of hope, perseverance and optimism.
PUBLIC ART
The Metamorphosis, 2022
City of West Palm Beach Public Art Collection,
ArtLife WPB Program,
Mandel Public Library,
West Palm Beach, FL
EXHIBITIONS (Selected)
Black Creativity Exhibition
Boynton Arts,
Boynton Beach, Florida,
February - March 2022
HEART OF DELRAY Exhibition
Cornell Art Museum,
Delray Beach, Florida,
October 2021 - February 2022
CULTURE KEEPERS SOLO Exhibition
Cornell Art Museum,
Delray Beach, Florida,
September 2022
Biennial 2021 Exhibition
Cultural Council for Palm Beach County,
Lake Worth Beach, Florida,
March - May 2021
Arts United Exhibition
Bailey Contemporary Arts Center,
Pompano Beach, Florida,
March - June 2021
Karibu Exhibition
Cultural Council for Palm Beach County,
Lake Worth Beach, Florida,
January - March 2021
Celebration Exhibition
Cornell Art Museum,
Delray Beach, Florida,
November 2020 - March 2021
Space Between Us Exhibition
Bailey Contemporary Art,
Pompano Beach, Florida,
July - September 2020
African American Heritage Exhibition
No More Starving Artist,
Collaboration - Karibu, Lake Worth,
February - March 2020
Art Palm Beach
No More Starving Artist,
West Palm Beach, Florida,
January – February 2020
Art Palm Beach
Art Synergy,
West Palm Beach, Florida,
January 2019, January – February 2020
Continuum Palm Beach Art Fair
Best in showWest Palm Beach, FL,
January – February 2020
MUSE Art Fair (Art Basel Week)
Miami, FL,
December 2019
“30th Anniversary Season Preview” Exhibition
ArtServe
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida,
October 2019 – January 2020
Pompano Beach Arts and Cultural Center
Pompano Beach, Florida,
October – December 2019
Florida International Trade and Cultural Expo (FITCE)
Ft. Lauderdale,
October 2018 - November, 2019
Provocative Art Show
Arts United
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida,
October – November 2019 (2nd Place)
"Blanco + 1" Juried Exhibition
Arts WAREHOUSE
Delray Beach,
July - August 2019
“Human Image” Juried Exhibition
Broward Art Guild
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida,
May – June 2019
"Healing" Exhibition
NYA Gallery
Manhattan (Tribeca), New York,
May 2019
"Les Derrieres" Solo Exhibition
Arts WAREHOUSE
Delray Beach, Florida,
April 2019
"Life's Journey" Solo Exhibition
Spanish River Library
Boca Raton, Florida,
March - April 2019
Frank Contemporaries Popup Exhibition
The Frank Gallery
Pembroke Pines, Florida,
March 2019
“Art Fair On Water"
Art Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale, Florida,
January 2019
Red Dot Miami Art Fair (Art Basel week)
Blink Group Gallery
Miami, Florida,
December 2018
“Social Code - Art vs. Social Media” Exhibition
Arts WAREHOUSE
Delray Beach, Florida,
Aug – Sept 2018
L2 Lounge Solo Art Exhibition
Georgetown, Washington, D.C,
May 2018
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
Certified Project Management Professional
Project Management Institute, #32689, April 2006
Masters of Project Management
Keller Graduate School of Management, Devry University 2001
BSc, Mathematics, Concentration in Computer Science and French
St. Lawrence University, 1999
RESIDENCIES AND MEMBERSHIPS
Arts WAREHOUSE - Studio 9
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA,
2018-Present
Grace Gdaniec, Gallery Manager
561-330-9614
Cultural Council For Palm Beach County
Lake Worth Beach, Florida,
2022
Cornell Art Museum
Delray Beach, Florida,
2019 - Present
Arts United Florida
Fort Lauderdale, Florida,
2019 - Present