‘The Girl. The Woman. The Whore.’ series

‘The Girl. The Woman. The Whore.’ series

If a plant cannot live according to its nature; it dies; and so man” - Thoreau

Michelle Macnamara paints because she has to. It is in her nature. There is no alternative. Her complex imagery engages the viewer and draws them into a compelling world, where she raises questions about love, sexuality and being human.

Beautifully constructed compositions, sometimes puzzling but always fascinating,
Michelle is in pursuit of understanding. Understanding the inner voice that never ceases. Understanding her rage, fear and discontent. Understanding her physical and spiritual body.

The psychedelic/surreal paintings of Michelle Macnamara delve into the unknown, hidden or forgotten. Conjured up from her unconscious and sub-conscious, they throw the viewer into a sublime, yet terrifying world that is just beyond their immediate grasp.

All of Michelle's work is an exploration in self-portraiture.

Oil painting by contemporary Australian Artist, Michelle Macnamara

Untitled XIII
Oil on canvas, 122cm x 152cm

 

 

Oil painting by contemporary Australian Artist, Michelle Macnamara

Untitled XII
Oil on canvas, 122cm x 152cm

 

 

Oil painting by contemporary Australian Artist, Michelle Macnamara

Untitled X
Oil on canvas, 122cm x 152cm

 

 Surreal oil paintings buy Michelle Macnamara, contemporary Australian Artist

Untitled XI
Oil on canvas, 92cm x 122cm

 

 

Surreal oil paintings buy Michelle Macnamara, contemporary Australian Artist

Untitled III
Oil on canvas, 122cm x 152cm

 

 

Surreal figurative oil paintings buy Michelle Macnamara, contemporary Australian Artist

Untitled IX
Oil on canvas, 92cm x 122cm

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