MICHAEL REECE
About the Artist
"I draw inspiration from remote places—marginal worlds of empty coasts, lonely hills, and hushed woodlands - landscapes rarely touched, their magic intact. In my work, I seek to capture this solitude, distilling the essence of these liminal spaces to offer a sense of their soul."
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Michael Reece is an artist whose work reflects a life shaped by diverse cultural experiences. Born in Bombay, he lived in Brazil and the United States before settling in London. This global perspective informs his deeply intuitive approach, balancing raw naturalism with refined craftsmanship.
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His ceramic sculptures embrace the Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi, finding beauty in imperfection, change, and organic form. Focused on themes of structure, erosion, and time, he works primarily with porcelain and rough black stoneware, allowing the natural qualities of the material to lead. Using minimal glazes and oxides, he creates pieces that feel both ancient and contemporary, fragile yet strong.
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In contrast, the paintings are full of colour. Where his sculptures are restrained and elemental, his canvases burst with bold hues, shifting light, and layered complexity. Each piece explores the relationship between energy and form, inviting the viewer to a space where the two unite.