Mick Michel
@mickmichel.com
Artist & Researcher, Materials & Technique Geek.
Exploring materials and forms as languages to tell stories beyond words.
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https://mickmichel.com/
Exploring materials and forms as languages to tell stories beyond words.
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https://mickmichel.com/
“When will it be the last one?”
Sixty-seven moves in our lives. Moving has become an unavoidable theme in my work, because it both enriches you and slowly pulls you apart. Each relocation leaves something behind, while adding another layer to whom you become.
Sixty-seven moves in our lives. Moving has become an unavoidable theme in my work, because it both enriches you and slowly pulls you apart. Each relocation leaves something behind, while adding another layer to whom you become.
January 13, 2026 at 10:35 AM
“When will it be the last one?”
Sixty-seven moves in our lives. Moving has become an unavoidable theme in my work, because it both enriches you and slowly pulls you apart. Each relocation leaves something behind, while adding another layer to whom you become.
Sixty-seven moves in our lives. Moving has become an unavoidable theme in my work, because it both enriches you and slowly pulls you apart. Each relocation leaves something behind, while adding another layer to whom you become.
Handmade paper made from old cotton rags, drying on celluloid, a moment that feels quietly poetic. These sheets are becoming the source for a small biographical piece I’m planning, carrying traces of past lives, worn, washed, and transformed.
January 12, 2026 at 12:56 PM
Handmade paper made from old cotton rags, drying on celluloid, a moment that feels quietly poetic. These sheets are becoming the source for a small biographical piece I’m planning, carrying traces of past lives, worn, washed, and transformed.
Graphite & Gold
I’m drawn to rhythm and structure, but just as much to chaos, the two are inseparable. In my work, I almost always begin with structure, simply to see where chaos decides to appear.
I’m drawn to rhythm and structure, but just as much to chaos, the two are inseparable. In my work, I almost always begin with structure, simply to see where chaos decides to appear.
January 11, 2026 at 8:36 AM
Graphite & Gold
I’m drawn to rhythm and structure, but just as much to chaos, the two are inseparable. In my work, I almost always begin with structure, simply to see where chaos decides to appear.
I’m drawn to rhythm and structure, but just as much to chaos, the two are inseparable. In my work, I almost always begin with structure, simply to see where chaos decides to appear.
The Wounded Home.
A small work born from the quiet violence of moving house, something I’ve done too many times to count. Each move leaves a mark. A wound. And from that wound, a scar forms, a memory.
#artandmemory
#textileandpaper
#mixedmediaart
#slowart
#handmadepaper
#artiststatement
A small work born from the quiet violence of moving house, something I’ve done too many times to count. Each move leaves a mark. A wound. And from that wound, a scar forms, a memory.
#artandmemory
#textileandpaper
#mixedmediaart
#slowart
#handmadepaper
#artiststatement
January 10, 2026 at 5:28 PM
The Wounded Home.
A small work born from the quiet violence of moving house, something I’ve done too many times to count. Each move leaves a mark. A wound. And from that wound, a scar forms, a memory.
#artandmemory
#textileandpaper
#mixedmediaart
#slowart
#handmadepaper
#artiststatement
A small work born from the quiet violence of moving house, something I’ve done too many times to count. Each move leaves a mark. A wound. And from that wound, a scar forms, a memory.
#artandmemory
#textileandpaper
#mixedmediaart
#slowart
#handmadepaper
#artiststatement
Is there a home?
(Egg tempura, gold tread, embroidery)
#moving #eggtempura #dismissed #life #humancondition #paperart #reductiveart #minimalart #visualpoetry #poetry #artist #textileart #wisdom #embroidey #textileart #Brighton #uk
(Egg tempura, gold tread, embroidery)
#moving #eggtempura #dismissed #life #humancondition #paperart #reductiveart #minimalart #visualpoetry #poetry #artist #textileart #wisdom #embroidey #textileart #Brighton #uk
January 9, 2026 at 11:04 AM
Is there a home?
(Egg tempura, gold tread, embroidery)
#moving #eggtempura #dismissed #life #humancondition #paperart #reductiveart #minimalart #visualpoetry #poetry #artist #textileart #wisdom #embroidey #textileart #Brighton #uk
(Egg tempura, gold tread, embroidery)
#moving #eggtempura #dismissed #life #humancondition #paperart #reductiveart #minimalart #visualpoetry #poetry #artist #textileart #wisdom #embroidey #textileart #Brighton #uk
Trying to find peace and calm amid the current state of the world. Sometimes I feel it might be best to stop reading the news altogether, retreat into a kind of oblivion, and spend my days simply creating art.
#innerpeace #artist #designer #humancondition #fucktrump #portrait #soon #brighton #uk
#innerpeace #artist #designer #humancondition #fucktrump #portrait #soon #brighton #uk
January 9, 2026 at 8:36 AM
Trying to find peace and calm amid the current state of the world. Sometimes I feel it might be best to stop reading the news altogether, retreat into a kind of oblivion, and spend my days simply creating art.
#innerpeace #artist #designer #humancondition #fucktrump #portrait #soon #brighton #uk
#innerpeace #artist #designer #humancondition #fucktrump #portrait #soon #brighton #uk
Refusing to go dark.
Linen on cotton, stitched with vintage yarn, soft, worn, carrying time in every thread. A circle that holds its ground, a horizon that stays light.
#research #textileart #fiberart #slowmaking #handstitched #contemporarytextiles #softsculpture #minimalart
Linen on cotton, stitched with vintage yarn, soft, worn, carrying time in every thread. A circle that holds its ground, a horizon that stays light.
#research #textileart #fiberart #slowmaking #handstitched #contemporarytextiles #softsculpture #minimalart
December 15, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Refusing to go dark.
Linen on cotton, stitched with vintage yarn, soft, worn, carrying time in every thread. A circle that holds its ground, a horizon that stays light.
#research #textileart #fiberart #slowmaking #handstitched #contemporarytextiles #softsculpture #minimalart
Linen on cotton, stitched with vintage yarn, soft, worn, carrying time in every thread. A circle that holds its ground, a horizon that stays light.
#research #textileart #fiberart #slowmaking #handstitched #contemporarytextiles #softsculpture #minimalart
After periods in photography, painting, silver, paper, and most recently my porcelain period, I’m officially stepping into my textile period. I’ve always loved exploring materials and forms, so I’m genuinely excited about this next chapter.
December 15, 2025 at 3:02 PM
After periods in photography, painting, silver, paper, and most recently my porcelain period, I’m officially stepping into my textile period. I’ve always loved exploring materials and forms, so I’m genuinely excited about this next chapter.
One Hundred and twenty-one days to go before the launch of our new drop of art pieces.
#art #design #mickwout #gallery #artproject #textile #porcelain #paper #humancondition #studiolife
#art #design #mickwout #gallery #artproject #textile #porcelain #paper #humancondition #studiolife
November 2, 2025 at 4:16 PM
One Hundred and twenty-one days to go before the launch of our new drop of art pieces.
#art #design #mickwout #gallery #artproject #textile #porcelain #paper #humancondition #studiolife
#art #design #mickwout #gallery #artproject #textile #porcelain #paper #humancondition #studiolife
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Chappell Roan sets up fund for trans youth, raises almost half a million dollars
https://bit.ly/3JlgG4E
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Chappell Roan sets up fund for trans youth, raises almost half a million dollars
Lesbian pop princess Chappell Roan has founded an organisation to fundraise for transgender youth and the wider LGBTQ+ community.
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October 24, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Chappell Roan sets up fund for trans youth, raises almost half a million dollars
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As a fan for over 20 years, I must delete all her albums, I am sad about it, but hatred can not be tolerated. #roisinmurphy #translifematter
October 24, 2025 at 8:52 AM
As a fan for over 20 years, I must delete all her albums, I am sad about it, but hatred can not be tolerated. #roisinmurphy #translifematter
A while ago, I created my own recipe for porcelain
I happened to have all the ingredients in the studio
This test piece had been waiting on the “to fire” shelf for quite some time,I finally fired it this week. The result is beautiful: not pure white, not creamy like Limoges, but a warm, bright white
I happened to have all the ingredients in the studio
This test piece had been waiting on the “to fire” shelf for quite some time,I finally fired it this week. The result is beautiful: not pure white, not creamy like Limoges, but a warm, bright white
September 4, 2025 at 11:17 AM
A while ago, I created my own recipe for porcelain
I happened to have all the ingredients in the studio
This test piece had been waiting on the “to fire” shelf for quite some time,I finally fired it this week. The result is beautiful: not pure white, not creamy like Limoges, but a warm, bright white
I happened to have all the ingredients in the studio
This test piece had been waiting on the “to fire” shelf for quite some time,I finally fired it this week. The result is beautiful: not pure white, not creamy like Limoges, but a warm, bright white
This wool comes straight from my dog’s nest. I dipped it in liquid porcelain, and it transformed into a delicate, unexpected material, perfect for sculptural work.
#contemporaryart #porcelainart #ceramicartist #artprocess #foundobjects #transformationart #makersmovement #mickmichel #art
#contemporaryart #porcelainart #ceramicartist #artprocess #foundobjects #transformationart #makersmovement #mickmichel #art
September 4, 2025 at 11:14 AM
This wool comes straight from my dog’s nest. I dipped it in liquid porcelain, and it transformed into a delicate, unexpected material, perfect for sculptural work.
#contemporaryart #porcelainart #ceramicartist #artprocess #foundobjects #transformationart #makersmovement #mickmichel #art
#contemporaryart #porcelainart #ceramicartist #artprocess #foundobjects #transformationart #makersmovement #mickmichel #art
A little sneak preview of one of the many porcelain towers I’ve started creating. This one belongs to Archivarion the Silent, the keeper of memories, guardian of what has been forgotten, and watcher of what is yet to come.
#ceramicart #art #ceramicstudio #paperporcelain #porcelainart
#ceramicart #art #ceramicstudio #paperporcelain #porcelainart
September 2, 2025 at 12:03 PM
A little sneak preview of one of the many porcelain towers I’ve started creating. This one belongs to Archivarion the Silent, the keeper of memories, guardian of what has been forgotten, and watcher of what is yet to come.
#ceramicart #art #ceramicstudio #paperporcelain #porcelainart
#ceramicart #art #ceramicstudio #paperporcelain #porcelainart
Works in Progress
For a while now, I’ve been fascinated by height and towers. I’ve admired great architecture all my life, and I think that’s why Now I’m exploring how to bring this into my own designs These two pieces are a work in progress #ceramicart #sculpture #art #porcelainart #sculptureart
For a while now, I’ve been fascinated by height and towers. I’ve admired great architecture all my life, and I think that’s why Now I’m exploring how to bring this into my own designs These two pieces are a work in progress #ceramicart #sculpture #art #porcelainart #sculptureart
August 29, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Works in Progress
For a while now, I’ve been fascinated by height and towers. I’ve admired great architecture all my life, and I think that’s why Now I’m exploring how to bring this into my own designs These two pieces are a work in progress #ceramicart #sculpture #art #porcelainart #sculptureart
For a while now, I’ve been fascinated by height and towers. I’ve admired great architecture all my life, and I think that’s why Now I’m exploring how to bring this into my own designs These two pieces are a work in progress #ceramicart #sculpture #art #porcelainart #sculptureart
Beautiful Mistake I -
This summer I began a new series of sculptures. Some came out just right, others… not so much.
This one collapsed, yet I find it stunning in its own way.
A mistake, but a beautiful one.
#ceramicart #porcelain #sculpture #art #porcelainart #sculptureart #art
This summer I began a new series of sculptures. Some came out just right, others… not so much.
This one collapsed, yet I find it stunning in its own way.
A mistake, but a beautiful one.
#ceramicart #porcelain #sculpture #art #porcelainart #sculptureart #art
August 25, 2025 at 5:54 AM
Beautiful Mistake I -
This summer I began a new series of sculptures. Some came out just right, others… not so much.
This one collapsed, yet I find it stunning in its own way.
A mistake, but a beautiful one.
#ceramicart #porcelain #sculpture #art #porcelainart #sculptureart #art
This summer I began a new series of sculptures. Some came out just right, others… not so much.
This one collapsed, yet I find it stunning in its own way.
A mistake, but a beautiful one.
#ceramicart #porcelain #sculpture #art #porcelainart #sculptureart #art
August 14, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Taking my annual August break. Spain in August is beautiful but brutal, too hot, too crowded. I’ll be offline, walking, reading, resting, finishing a masterclass or two. Back on 27 August, fresh and new.
#offline
#augustpause
#summerbreak
#holidaymode
#slowseason
#simplelife
#backsoon
#offline
#augustpause
#summerbreak
#holidaymode
#slowseason
#simplelife
#backsoon
August 4, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Taking my annual August break. Spain in August is beautiful but brutal, too hot, too crowded. I’ll be offline, walking, reading, resting, finishing a masterclass or two. Back on 27 August, fresh and new.
#offline
#augustpause
#summerbreak
#holidaymode
#slowseason
#simplelife
#backsoon
#offline
#augustpause
#summerbreak
#holidaymode
#slowseason
#simplelife
#backsoon
Number 0007 - Precious Absence www.mickmichel.com/1001-pieces/...
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#ContemporaryCeramics #CeramicArt #mickmichel #ClayAndFire #GoldLuster #SculpturalCeramics #ExperimentalCeramics #MaterialPoetry #1001pieces #VisualJournal #ArtAsProcess #ArtistAtWork #DailyPractice #studiolife #art
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#ContemporaryCeramics #CeramicArt #mickmichel #ClayAndFire #GoldLuster #SculpturalCeramics #ExperimentalCeramics #MaterialPoetry #1001pieces #VisualJournal #ArtAsProcess #ArtistAtWork #DailyPractice #studiolife #art
August 3, 2025 at 6:49 AM
The story behind this piece:
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#art #porcelain #paperporcelain #sculpture #memories #humancondition
www.mickmichel.com/1001-pieces/...
#art #porcelain #paperporcelain #sculpture #memories #humancondition
August 1, 2025 at 9:33 AM
The story behind this piece:
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#art #porcelain #paperporcelain #sculpture #memories #humancondition
www.mickmichel.com/1001-pieces/...
#art #porcelain #paperporcelain #sculpture #memories #humancondition
I lost a dear friend yesterday, I made a jewel in honour of her.
The story:
www.mickmichel.com/1001-pieces/...
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#1001Pieces
#VisualDiary
#CreativeJourney
#ArtistLife
#Brooch
#ContemporaryJewelry
#SlowArt
#EmotionalObjects
#mourningjewelry
#mickmichel
#art
#jewelrymaking
#artjewellery
The story:
www.mickmichel.com/1001-pieces/...
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#1001Pieces
#VisualDiary
#CreativeJourney
#ArtistLife
#Brooch
#ContemporaryJewelry
#SlowArt
#EmotionalObjects
#mourningjewelry
#mickmichel
#art
#jewelrymaking
#artjewellery
July 31, 2025 at 11:45 AM
I lost a dear friend yesterday, I made a jewel in honour of her.
The story:
www.mickmichel.com/1001-pieces/...
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#1001Pieces
#VisualDiary
#CreativeJourney
#ArtistLife
#Brooch
#ContemporaryJewelry
#SlowArt
#EmotionalObjects
#mourningjewelry
#mickmichel
#art
#jewelrymaking
#artjewellery
The story:
www.mickmichel.com/1001-pieces/...
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#1001Pieces
#VisualDiary
#CreativeJourney
#ArtistLife
#Brooch
#ContemporaryJewelry
#SlowArt
#EmotionalObjects
#mourningjewelry
#mickmichel
#art
#jewelrymaking
#artjewellery
A giant brass safety pin holds a quiet collection: small two centimetre circles cut from mussel shells, fish otoliths, porcelain, brass, acrylic, and pearls with a determined sheen.
www.mickmichel.com/1001-pieces/...
#art #artjewelry #dailyartpractice #handmadejewelry #materials #collage
www.mickmichel.com/1001-pieces/...
#art #artjewelry #dailyartpractice #handmadejewelry #materials #collage
July 30, 2025 at 6:45 AM
A giant brass safety pin holds a quiet collection: small two centimetre circles cut from mussel shells, fish otoliths, porcelain, brass, acrylic, and pearls with a determined sheen.
www.mickmichel.com/1001-pieces/...
#art #artjewelry #dailyartpractice #handmadejewelry #materials #collage
www.mickmichel.com/1001-pieces/...
#art #artjewelry #dailyartpractice #handmadejewelry #materials #collage
Today I stepped into my studio and decided: every day, I’ll just pick materials that speak to me in that moment and make a piece. No planning, just instinct.
#art #jewellery #design #materials #artstudio
#art #jewellery #design #materials #artstudio
July 29, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Today I stepped into my studio and decided: every day, I’ll just pick materials that speak to me in that moment and make a piece. No planning, just instinct.
#art #jewellery #design #materials #artstudio
#art #jewellery #design #materials #artstudio
Close Enough, a personal armour! The story:
www.mickmichel.com/1001-pieces/...
#mickmichel #1001Pieces #ArtJewelry #PorcelainBrooch
#ContemporaryJewelry #SculpturalJewelry #CeramicArt
#PaperPorcelain #FiredSponge #HandmadeBrooch
#art #IntrovertArtist #StatementJewelry
#WearableArt
www.mickmichel.com/1001-pieces/...
#mickmichel #1001Pieces #ArtJewelry #PorcelainBrooch
#ContemporaryJewelry #SculpturalJewelry #CeramicArt
#PaperPorcelain #FiredSponge #HandmadeBrooch
#art #IntrovertArtist #StatementJewelry
#WearableArt
July 28, 2025 at 10:50 AM