Michele Pollock Studio

06/11/2026

I'm supposed to be cleaning my studio. In the process, I came across some cool boxes I've been saving, including this interesting triangular box. I felt the need to immediately re-cover it with bookcloth and pretty papers and make a book to fit inside it. The book is made from cotton rag paper eco-printed with beech leaves, onto which I printed the text of one of my poems. You can listen to me read the poem in the video. It was a challenge to create a book structure that is functional AND fits into the triangular box. I had to pull out my middle school geometry. I also challenged myself to use only materials I already had on-hand in the studio.

"Points of Stillness"

06/07/2026

For years now, I’ve been asking myself lots of questions about my art practice, but one question has continued to return to me in different forms: What is my work in the world?

Letting purpose find me

06/05/2026

As I've shifted to a new way of making art, the last of my old work is making its way back into the studio from all the places it's been. I'm so grateful to places like New Leaf gallery for carrying my work for so many years, for introducing it to so many new people! But this is the last of it. It's making me kind of emotional to go through and look at it all again, and I want these pieces to have one last chance to get into the hands of someone who might want them. The framed pieces are original stitched paper pieces. The prints are archival prints of my original pieces, matted to fit standard 8"x10" frames. Just message me if you're interested in anything. I'll cover shipping.

ALSO - anyone interested in a grab bag of mixed notecard sets? I'll pack up a surprise of 4 different sets of my notecards for $30 (normal price is $15 - $18 a set). I really want to make sure they get into the hands of people who will use them. 🙂

05/27/2026

My exhibition "To Know This Place" at 411 Gallery is just about finished (if you want to see it before it's gone, message me and I'll meet you over at the gallery between now and Sunday). It has been AMAZING - to see the work hung all together in my hometown gallery, to be able to personally share with people the work I've spent the last 7 years making, to do some fun gel plate printing with folks, to see so many people I haven't seen in such a long time, and to meet new friends. The conversations have been so important to me. There have been some beautiful moments and some wonderful, unexpected hugs. Thanks to everyone who came out to see the work, and to everyone at Columbus Area Arts Council for hosting me and my work - my heart is full!

I created and published a book that contains all the work in the exhibition, along with the stories behind them, and I still have some available for $30 each. Message me if you're interested.

And lastly, although it wasn't my primary focus when making the work, it makes my heart happy that many pieces are finding their way into new homes - and honored that the work spoke to people enough that they want to have it in their lives. (Pictured here are some pieces that are still available. Message me if you're interested and I'll give you the necessary details.)

Pricing Statement: The works in this exhibition are offered on a sliding scale. This is not a reduction in their value, but an invitation to shared responsibility. Each piece reflects sustained attention, skilled handwork, and time spent in relationship with a particular place. The pricing ranges acknowledge that people come to this work with different resources, while affirming that all levels honor the labor and care embedded in the work. Any price above the minimum supports both my ongoing artistic practice and the work of Sycamore Land Trust, who is engaged in the care and protection of land locally. Thank you for participating thoughtfully in the creation of handmade work and in the shared care of place.


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05/24/2026

As much as I love the new greens, I want to talk about the range of pinks, purples, and reds that are also the colors of earliest spring.

Paying attention to ephemeral hues

05/10/2026

Now that I’ve stopped collecting shells, I’ve begun photographing them, paying attention to the textures, the patterns, the colors (which fade quickly when shells are collected anyway). I'm interested to see how they find their way into my artwork.

I'm no longer collecting shells. I'm collecting textures, patterns, and found compositions.

05/08/2026

Thanks to everyone who came out to the reception tonight! It was so great to meet new friends, and to see so many people I hadn't seen in a while. You all made it a fabulous night.

If you couldn't make it tonight, and you still want to see the show, it is up until May 29. I'll be at the gallery Sat May 16 from noon to 3pm (with a fun make & take). The gallery has open hours Thursdays & Fridays 12 - 6pm. Otherwise, send me a message amd I can probably meet you over at the gallery another time.

To Know This Place by Michele Po***ck

🖼️On View April 16–May 29, 2026
🎉Reception: May 7 | 5:00–7:00 pm First Thursdays Downtown Columbus, IN

To Know This Place traces Michele's long relationship with the woods near her home in Brown County. After chronic illness limited her ability to go into the landscape, she began bringing the woods into her studio instead. This work is documentation, tribute, and touchstone: a cabinet of curiosities, a reimagined way of belonging, and a love song to the forest. 🌳

05/06/2026

I'll be at 411 Gallery in downtown Columbus tomorrow night from 5-7pm!