Michelle Hovesen

BIO

Michelle Hovesen is a Toronto-based abstract artist working with acrylics, geometric shapes, and hard-edge techniques. Drawing from landscapes and realism, she reimagines familiar forms through bold shapes and custom-blended colours. Her work explores themes of escapism, harmony, and the beauty found in the balance between opposites. Michelle’s art has been exhibited in Toronto and Muskoka and is held in both residential and commercial collections.

ARTIST STATEMENT

"For me, geometry is like a conversation between order and spontaneity, and abstraction is the place where structure and intuition come to play. It is through the abstraction of real things that I find what is not yet seen but full of possibility. Mixing custom paint colours and finding unexpected palette pairings is integral to my process. The placement or shift of a single colour can alter the entire weight of a piece. I enjoy the exchange between bold vibrancy and soft muted tones and the delicate contrasts found in these combinations. It is in these subtle shifts where the unseen unfolds. My work is inspired by the interplay between structure and emotion. I use geometry, colour, and abstraction to reinterpret landscapes and familiar forms. I explore the balance between tension and harmony, aiming to create visual spaces that evoke escapism, curiosity, and a sense of discovery beyond the recognizable world."