About

Michelle Markatos is an interdisciplinary artist based in Saskatchewan, Canada. Through material-based and practice-led research, she has developed a unique style that explores light, form, and memory. Drawing inspiration from a background in film and ceramics, she creates sculptural clay objects and lens-based artworks that often challenge the viewer's perception of decay and beauty. Michelle's work has been exhibited in Michael O’Brien Exhibition Commons, Vancouver and Fifth Parallel Gallery in Regina. 

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Exhibitions

2023 A Distant Presence, MFA Thesis Exhibition, Curators prOphecy Sun, Randy Lee Cutler, Emily Carr University of Art + Design

2022 State of the Practice, MFA Exhibition, Emily Carr University of Art + Design

2020 Studio 144 Exhibition, Fifth Parallel Gallery, University of Regina

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Professional Experience

2022 Artist Talk, State of the Practice, Emily Carr University of Art + Design

2014 - 2016 Travelling Art Docent, Mackenzie Art Gallery

2000 - 2002 Production Designer Assistant/Art Department Coordinator/Researcher, Minds Eye Pictures

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Awards

2021 Geoff Rees Memorial Fund Award, Emily Carr University of Art + Design

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Studies

2023 Catching Ideas of Beauty: A Journey into the Philosophy of Art, School for Curatorial Studies Venice, Italy

2023 Emily Carr University of Art + Design, Vancouver, BC - Master of Fine Arts

2021 University of Regina, Regina, SK - Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Visual Arts

1997 University of Regina, Regina, SK - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Film and Video Production