Eden by Michelle Campbell

Preview event: Saturday 28 June, 2pm-5pm

A vibrant sensory map of neurodivergent perception, merging nature, emotion, and structure – blurring boundaries between feeling and form, intuition and method, chaos and clarity.

Rooted in the language of nature, my work uses this as a source and platform to navigate and express my own experience of the world.

Through vivid colour and layered forms, I explore how internal emotional landscapes are reflected in the external environment and vice versa, blurring the line between what is seen and what is felt. My process begins by creating a new structure to build upon, using my love of pattern, sharp edges and boundaries. Within this structure my creative output balances the methodical with the intuitive, guided throughout by sensory response and immersion.
The act of creating is a form of regulation, meditation, and dialogue—just as vital as the final image.

This exhibition charts the meeting points between mind and matter, feeling and form, chaos and clarity. It invites viewers to enter not only into the natural imagery, but into a way of seeing—and sensing—that is fluid, raw, and vivid.

Originally from Ayrshire, Michelle Campbell graduated from the Glasgow School of Art in 2006 and now works from her studio in The Briggait, Glasgow. She is currently represented by Art Pistol Gallery, Glasgow, and The Velvet Easel, Portobello.

Her work is inspired by various themes, all rooted in her personal experiences and observations. The natural world, with its multitude of patterns and colours, is a constant source of inspiration.

Michelle’s creative process involves breaking down an image and restructuring it bit by bit, a method that reflects her own perception of her surroundings. This approach gives each small part of the composition equal status, challenging the traditional idea of a main focal point. Through this technique, Michelle invites viewers to experience the world from her perspective, where every small detail holds significance and contributes to the overall narrative.

Patterns and repetition are central to her work, serving both as a form of stimming and a working meditation. The repetitive nature of creating patterns provides a sense of calm and focus, allowing her to connect with her art in a deeply personal way. This practice is meditative, helping Michelle to process her thoughts and emotions while creating an organic and rhythmic structure within the painting.