Michelle Castles Artist and Sculptor

ABOUT MICHELLE

Michelle studied for her B.A hons at the University of Sunderland in 1998, thereafter pursuing her career in making sculptures for private and public spaces. Michelle went on to complete an Master’s degree at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh in 2022.

Michelle’s work is deeply rooted in the traditional representation of human anatomy, beauty and form at it’s best. Working in the contemporary material of steel wire allows light and shadow to enhance the sculpture in dramatic ways.

On completion of her studies at 23 years old, Michelle was chosen as one of Britain’s New Contemporaries to exhibit in London. From there on she has become renowned for her specialism and has created installations of all sizes for public spaces around the U.K and beyond.

My Life in Wire

2023

‘The Thread’, Public Commission, West Cumbria Hospital

MSc Art Psychotherapy, Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

2021

‘The Power of Water’ Public Commission, Winchester Council

2020

Lead Artist, WEA ART Group, Carlisle. Facilitating therapeutic art workshops with vulnerable adults. End of project exhibition at Tullie House Museum

Interior Homes and Gardens exhibition, Rheged, Cumbria

‘Paddle Boarder’ Private Commission, London

2019

Lead Artist, WEA Art Group, Carlisle. Facilitating therapeutic art workshops with vulnerable adults.

Private art tuition.

IOPA Introduction to Psychoanalysis (6 month course).

The Fell Runner’ Private Commission, Lyulph’s Tower, Ullswater.

‘Dancer’ Private Commission, Guildford, Surrey.

‘Freestyle’ Swimmer Private Commission, Hertfordshire.

‘The Musician’ Private Commission, London

2018

High Clandon Estate Sculptures in the Vineyard exhibition.

‘The Hirst Sport Centre Athletes’ Public Commission, Sedbergh School

‘The Music Conductor’ Public Commission, Sedbergh School

RHS Wisley exhibition with Surrey Sculpture Society

‘Capoeira’ private commission, London.

Mrs F’s Emporium solo exhibition, Keswick.

‘Identity’ Exhibition Theatre by the Lake, Keswick

Landmark Art Centre, Teddington exhibition with Surrey Sculpture Society.

Educational workshops with:

  • Queen Elizabeth Grammar, Penrith.
  • Eden Valley Hub Schools, Cumbria.
  • Kingston Grammar.
  • Waldegrave School, Twickenham.

2017

High Clandon Estate Sculptures in the Vineyard exhibition.

App Art Exhibition with Surrey Sculpture Society.

Macclesfield Garden Festival.

‘Triathlon’ Private commission, London.

‘Hockey Players’ commission, King Edward VI

Five Ways School, Birmingham.

‘Swimmer’ Private Commission, Isle of Wight.

Educational workshops with; Queen Elizabeth Grammar School, Penrith.

2016

Theatre by The Lake, Keswick Exhibition.

Open Studio, Dockray.

Private Commission, Richmond.

‘Divers’ Private Commission, Isle of Man.

C-Art Exhibition, Rheged, Cumbria.

Educational workshops with: Hunter Hall Prep School, Cumbria.

2015

Inspire Exhibition of Sports Sculptures.

Public Commission ‘Savannah Marshall’, (Boxer), Hartlepool.

Private Commissions.

RHS Wisley with Surrey Sculpture Society.

The Sandringham Flower Show.

FEATURED ARTIST at the Affordable Art Fair, Battersea.

‘Life’s an Itch’ commission Psoriasis U.K

2014

Private Commission St.Andrew’s

The Artful Gallery, Surrey

Haven Point Anniversary Exhibition

RHS Wisley with Surrey Sculpture Society

Inspire Exhibition

2013

Commission for South Tyneside Council, ‘The Wavemaker’, Haven Point.

Chelsea Flower Show 2013, sculpture for Chris Beardshaw’s garden for Arthritis U.K

Maundy Todd Sculpture show, London

Bramley House Sculpture show. Guildford

R.H.S Wisley Sculpture show, Surrey

Cumbria Open Studios, Rheged Sculpture trail, Cumbria.

2012

Solo Exhibition in The Cube Gallery, The Biscuit Factory Newcastle

Maundy Todd Sculpture Garden, London.

2010

Lanercost Priory, Cumbria

Maundy Todd Sculpture Garden, London

S.J Winter Exhibition, Wimbledon

2009

Maundy Todd Sculpture Garden, London

Leonardslee Gardens, Sussex

2008

The Biscuit Factory, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Maundy Todd Sculpture Garden, London

Leonardslee Gardens, Sussex

2007

The Biscuit Factory, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Maundy Todd Sculpture Garden, London

Leonardslee Gardens, Sussex

2006

The Biscuit Factory, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Maundy Todd Sculpture Garden, London

2004

The Hunter Gallery, Long Melford

2003

The Hunter Gallery, Long Melford

Angel Hill, Bury St. Edmunds (annually)

2002

Redgrave Church, Suffolk

Blackthorpe Barn, Bury St. Edmunds

Gissing Hall, Diss

Regatta, Henley on Thames

Fisherton Mill Gallery, Salisbury

Wyken Vineyard, Suffolk

2001

Vinopolis Museum, London

Arts Centre, Kings Lynn

Blackthorpe Barn, Bury St. Edmunds

Stephen Walton Fine Art Exhibition, Burnham Market

2000

Harvey Nichols, London

Harvey Nichols, Leeds

Oxford Terrace Clinic, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Michelin Building, London

1999

The Future Famous Show, London

Unicorn Gallery, London

St. Mary’s Cathedral, Newcastle Upon Tyne

1998

Graduation from the University of Sunderland

New Contemporaries Show, London

Business and Innovation Centre, Sunderland

The Industry Centre, Sunderland

Michelle Castles Inspire Exhibition