PRESS AND PUBLICATIONS
Press kit
Artist statement
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.
Press Releases and publications
Boynton Beach: Spinning Sailfish Among Newest To Downtown Art | The Coastal Star | May 2, 2023
Six Spinning Sailfish of Boynton Beach | The Palm Beach Post | April 12, 2023
Spinning and Sailing | South Florida Sun Sentinel | April 10, 2023
Culture – The Arts / Art Basel and Miami Art Week | Ebony Magazine | November 30, 2022
Fiber Artist Drummond Opens Cultural Council’s Art Season with Systems | Palm Beach Arts Paper | November 2, 2022
Following The Thread | Boca Magazine November/December 2022 Issue | November 1, 2022
NEW&NOW, Very Visual | Palm Beach Illustrated – The Arts Issue/November 2022 | November 1, 2022
Palm Beach County Cultural Council kicks off season with Solo Exhibition by Michelle Drummond | Caribbean National Weekly| September 28, 2022
Cultural County For Palm Beach County Kicks Off Season With Solo Exhibition By Michelle Drummond | palmbeachculture.com | September 26, 2022
Michelle Drummond Up Close | Delray Magazine September/October 2022 Issue | September 1, 2022
Strands Of Life | LUXE Interiors + Design March/April 2022 Issue | March 15, 2022
Making History With Art | WPBF25 News | March 14, 2022
Michelle Drummond Becomes First Black Female Artist to Install Solo, Permanent Public Artwork Commissioned By City of West Palm Beach | wpb.org | March 10, 2022
The Metamorphosis, Art by Michelle Drummond | West Palm Beach Mandel Public Library | March 9, 2022
Michelle Drummond – Commissioned For Art | TVJ Smile Jamaica | August 16, 2021
Michelle Drummond Dribbling In Multi-Dimensions of Art | The Jamaica Gleaner | August 15, 2021
First Black Female Artist Awarded Solo Permanent Public Art Commission By The City of West Palm Beach | wpb.org | July 14, 2021
Jamaican-born artist Michelle Drummond To Have Work Permanently Installed In West Palm Beach Public Library | Jamaicaobserver.com | July 4, 2021
Jamaican Artist Michelle Drummond First Black Female Artist To Be Permanently Installed In West Palm Beach Public Library | Jamaicans.com | June 28, 2021
Jamaican Artist Michelle Drummond Becomes First Black Woman Awarded Solo Art Commission by City of West Palm Beach | Caribbean National Weekly | June 22, 2021
Cultural Council’s Biennial Features Variety of New County Artists | Palm Beach Daily News | March 27, 2021
Meet Michelle Drummond | Contemporary Mixed Media Fiber Artist | Shoutout Miami | March 17, 2021
Jamaican Fiber Artist Michelle Drummond Colorful Works on Display at Pompano Beach Cultural Center | Caribbean National Weekly | October 16, 2019
Colorful Fiber Art By Michelle Drummond Comes to The Pompano Beach Cultural Center | Broadway World | October 15, 2019
Life and Work with Michelle Drummond | Voyage MIA | July 3, 2019
Artist Michelle Drummond to Exhibit Work at South Florida Galleries | Caribbean National Weekly | March 29, 2019
Art Synergy: Bringing the Palm Beach Art Scene Together | WPB Magazine | January 9, 2019
DrumStrings: Jamaican artist exhibits in Delray Beach | Caribbean National Weekly | September 9, 2018