I am a self-taught artist
working mainly in watercolor painting and collage. I received a BA in political science from GW
and an MA in Russian Studies from Harvard.
After working in London
and Moscow as a
management consultant with Price Waterhouse and Deloitte & Touche, I moved
to back to DC. Shortly thereafter, I
moved to Bermuda, where I began to create
collages. After returning once again to
DC, I started showing my work in 2001 and have since exhibited in a number of
venues, including:
In addition to creating and exhibiting art, I have been active in organizing arts events in the DC area, including serving on the Steering Committee and Board of Directors of Artomatic. I was the director of Adams Morgan’s Arts on Belmont for three years and the director of Georgetown Arts 2009 and 2011.
Articles about my work:
The Scientist http://www.the-scientist.com/news/display/57724/ “Accidental Biology”
Curated Magazine http://www.curatedmag.com/news/2011/01/26/love-and-death-by-michele-banks/
Neatorama http://www.neatorama.com/art/2010/08/11/michele-banks/ Neatorama Indie Artists
Brain Pickings http://www.brainpickings.org/index.php/2010/09/29/michele-banks-artologica-watercolors/
Bourgeon Online http://bourgeononline.com/2011/01/love-and-death-at-the-nih-by-michele-banks/ reprinted in the Science Creative Quarterly |