Michelle Nriapia’s continued passion for the urban environment is reflected in her work.  Her concerns lie mainly in the textural elements, marks and colours one encounters within the city landscape.  Through her observations of buildings, structures and surfaces, Nriapia has been able to develop this theme further.  Discolouration and decay, which at first glance appear to destroy the beauty of the city, in fact enhance its richness.

Having vast experience in a number of practices,  Nriapia defines herself as a mixed media artist.  Her striking compositions are created using a variety of media, often layered onto board and canvas.  This method enables her to fully capture and explore the textural diversity of the ever-changing urban scene.

Michelle Nriapia has taught art and design in Manchester schools for 12 years and she is currently the art curriculum coordinator at the Key Stage 4 PRU in Manchester

 

Qualifications:

95-96    PGCE in Secondary Education (Art).  Manchester Metropolitan University
92-95    BA (Hons) Fine Art, Manchester Metropolitan University
91-92    Art Foundation, Jacob Kramer College of Art and Design, Leeds

Exhibitions:

01-08   Rogue Open Studios, Manchester

2003    BRB Cafe Bar, Leeds

2001    Noiz, Zion Centre, Manchester

2000    Centro Bar, Manchester

Commissions:

99-00   Production of visuals for The Next Level, Black Arts Film
1996    Production of visuals for the club night Manga at Hacienda, Manchester