{"title":"Michelle Witters","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/0078\/4168\/files\/MichelleWilkins_2.png?v=1759988616\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-right: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px; float: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" id=\"docs-internal-guid-48779f10-7fff-b086-2948-6853340abc29\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMichelle Witters (formerly Wilkin) is an Auckland-based abstract minimalism artist. Her work is inspired by the calming and evocative influences of nature, where she embraces her intuition to guide her practice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMichelle’s artworks offer a welcome escape from today's loud and busy world. Offering a place of calm for the viewer to sink into their thoughts and find comfort in the quiet spaces. Her work aims to challenge the concept of what most people vision when thinking about abstract art. Her pieces are as much about the intention of subtle details, as they are the absence of them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsing her signature neutral colour palette and a variety of techniques, she manipulates layers upon layers of harmonious acrylic paint to create her atmospheric pieces. Michelle’s uncommon choice to leave her canvas raw and unprimed creates a unique effect where the paint soaks in and desaturates as it dries, creating a soft nostalgic quality to her fine artworks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ray-of-sunshine","title":"Ray of Sunshine","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpectrums Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcrylic on unprimed raw natural canvas with matt varnish, framed in white oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e935mm (w) x 1235mm (h)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe perfect blend across the spectrum. From a vibrant MARIGOLD to a warm CACAO and every colour in between. Reminiscent of sun kissed skin, happy fields of sunflowers and the magic of golden hour, this uplifting piece is a tribute to summer’s intoxicating glow and its joyous lingering days.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Michelle Witters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49584541958440,"sku":"Ray of Sunshine","price":4800.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/0078\/4168\/files\/TuruaGallery_MichelleWilkins_RaySunshine_1000x1316_9c42fa5f-8a43-4efb-a8d6-ec788d4f014d.png?v=1733260020"},{"product_id":"garden-of-eden","title":"Garden of Eden","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpectrums Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcrylic on unprimed raw natural canvas with matt varnish, framed in white oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e785mm (w) x 1235mm (h)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe perfect blend across the spectrum. From a fresh OLIVE to a deep FOREST green and every colour in between. Reminiscent of vast jungle canopies, native bush walks and luscious greenhouses, this dramatic piece will have you grateful for the endless awe and wonder of Mother Nature’s mastery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Michelle Witters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49584568205608,"sku":"Garden of Eden","price":4400.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/0078\/4168\/files\/TuruaGallery_MichelleWilkins_GardenEden_1000x1563_a89ec779-4aaf-4fe9-a30a-0e1d6441cf64.png?v=1733260555"},{"product_id":"dark-side-of-the-moon","title":"Dark Side of The Moon","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpectrums Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcrylic on unprimed raw natural canvas with matt varnish, framed in white oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e935mm (w) x 935mm (h)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe perfect blend across the spectrum. From an opaque OBSIDIAN black to a soft CHAMPAGNE and every colour in between. Reminiscent of total eclipses of the heart and poetic nights spent stargazing, this mysterious piece is full of drama and intrigue, drawing you in with its tranquil depths to ponder the wonder and awe that lies beyond. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Michelle Witters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49584577118504,"sku":"Dark Side of The Moon","price":3500.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/0078\/4168\/files\/TuruaGallery_MichelleWilkins_DarkSideMoon_1000x1002_b5456460-475b-4fd3-9a5f-79330a0e0d39.png?v=1733260734"},{"product_id":"night-owl","title":"Night Owl","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpectrums Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcrylic on unprimed raw natural canvas with matt varnish, framed in white oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e645mm (w) x 795mm (h)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe perfect blend across the spectrum. From a deep ONYX to an emboldened MAUVE and every colour in between. Reminiscent of moonlit rendezvous, midnight reservations and dark innuendo, this nocturnal piece will charm you with its rebellious allure while enticing you over to the dark side.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Michelle Witters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49584581673256,"sku":"Night Owl","price":1900.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/0078\/4168\/files\/TuruaGallery_MichelleWilkins_NightOwl_1000x1249_26f4dae5-3afb-4aef-a05b-7023853131e6.png?v=1733260968"},{"product_id":"early-bird-1","title":"Early Bird","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpectrums Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcrylic on unprimed raw natural canvas with matt varnish, framed in white oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e760mm (w) x 760mm (h)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-ef70353f-7fff-c256-c66d-b69745535e94\"\u003eThe perfect blend across the spectrum. From a soft SHORTBREAD to a rich WALNUT and every colour in between. Reminiscent of that magical golden hour when good intentions, best laid plans and daily gratitudes are made. 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