Escaping the Mundane | Michelle Taylor



As a self-taught artist residing in Darwin, I take inspiration from plants and wildlife in my local area, favourites being flowers and birds. I consider myself a process artist, for me the, ‘creating and making’, are where I find the most joy. Art is my escape from the everyday mundane.


My artistic journey is a blend of traditional and experimental approaches. While oils are my primary medium, I also delve into fibre crafts, mixed media, and resin art, exploring the boundaries of creativity. As a Middle School art teacher, I'm dedicated to nurturing a love for the arts in the next generation, guiding them to express themselves freely. While realism remains my cornerstone, completing my Diploma of Arts at CDU sparked a journey of exploration. Venturing into stylized compositions and diverse mediums like acrylic, resin, and mixed media has propelled me beyond my comfort zone, enriching my artistic repertoire and pushing the boundaries of my creativity.


Exhibition Opening: Friday 12 April 6pm

Showing: Exit Gallery 12 April - 4 May 2024


Where: DVA - Ground Floor, Harbour View Plaza

1/8 McMinn St, Darwin City, NT


Gallery opening hours for exhibitions:

Wednesday 12 - 5pm, Thursday & Friday 10am - 5pm, Saturday 10am - 2pm


By Carlos Gonzalez September 13, 2026
DVA welcomes proposals by emerging and established artists, and applications for solo, collaborative or group exhibitions, pop-up shows, curators and community groups. Proposals due Monday 22 October 2026.
By Carlos Gonzalez September 11, 2026
DVA artistic members are invited to submit their work for SUBCONSCIOUS, our final members exhibition of 2026. Digital submissions due Tuesday 3 November.
By Carlos Gonzalez September 11, 2026
The NT Veterans Collective presents Life, Service and Beyond. Join us for the exhibition opening on Friday 9 October, 6-8pm.
By Carlos Gonzalez August 5, 2026
Echoes of the Earth and Soul, a group exhibition by Dorothea Janczewska and Renata Robinson |4 – 26 September | Join us for the exhibition launch on Friday 4 September, 6-8pm.
By Carlos Gonzalez August 5, 2026
Reflections of a Wandering Soul, a solo exhibition by Nisita |4 – 26 September | Join us for the exhibition launch on Friday 4 September, 6-8pm.
By Carlos Gonzalez August 5, 2026
Garage Sale, a solo exhibition by Karen Hill |4 – 26 September | Join us for the exhibition launch on Friday 4 September, 6-8pm.
By Carlos Gonzalez August 5, 2026
She, a solo exhibition by Karen Hill | 4 – 26 September | Join us for the exhibition launch on Friday 4 September, 6-8pm.
By Carlos Gonzalez July 10, 2026
Humid Hallucinations  Group exhibition by Forest Hangs
By Carlos Gonzalez July 10, 2026
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