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


June 3, 2026
Sticker Boy | Sticker 100 | 12 June – 4 July. Exhibition opening Friday 12 June, 6-8pm.
June 3, 2026
Roxanne Voulanas | Macro | 12 June – 4 July. Exhibition opening Friday 12 June, 6-8pm.
June 3, 2026
Cathy Hilder | Under the Sea | 12 June – 4 July. Exhibition opening Friday 12 June, 6-8pm.
June 3, 2026
Jess Del Rosario | RejuveNature | 12 June – 4 July. Exhibition opening Friday 12 June, 6-8pm.
June 2, 2026
Winners announced! Congratulations to Rebecca Parker (First Prize), Gretel Bull (Second Prize), Joseph Jungarayi Williams (Third Prize), and Rhenz Flores (Honourable Mention).
March 13, 2026
Come along to our fundraising event at Deckchair Cinema on Sunday 12 April to support the 2026 Northern Territory Art Award!
February 4, 2026
Join us for the first Darwin Visual Arts member exhibition of 2026...BRINK! Opening Friday 20 March, 6-8pm.
January 16, 2026
The Northern Territory Art Award showcases the depth, diversity, and brilliance of Territorian artists. Exhibition dates: Friday, 29 May – Saturday, 11 July 2026
November 8, 2025
O’Loughlin Catholic College’s Creative Arts Exhibition
October 1, 2025
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