Michelle Anahi, is a self-taught multimedia artist based in Chicago, Illinois, known for her vibrant paintings embracing the feminine form through hope, identity, and beauty. The vibrant paintings honor her identity. She was born in Mexico and in the year 2000, she immigrated to the United States. She was raised in Chicago where she established an interest in visual arts.
In 2011, her poetry was part of an art installation "Project Cabrini Green" that was exhibited at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago. During that time, her paintings and dark-room photography highlighting self-love were displayed at the Marwen Art Gallery.
She led a photography project called "Love in Baltimore" that was showcased at Johns Hopkins University in 2014. That same year, she attended live-figure drawing courses that enforced her love for the feminine form that became the base of her canvas work.
In 2021, she began exhibiting her work at various art shows. She assisted Pilsen artist, Hector Duarte, in creating the “Fight to Stay” mural in Pilsen, Chicago. Shortly after, she began designing wearable art, working on customizations on shoes, clothing, and accessories.
In May 2024, her work on canvas “Conmigo y Sin Mi” was featured at the Bridgeport Art Center’s (BAC) Annual Art Competition, where she was awarded the People’s Choice Award. Shortly after, her work “Monarca” was featured at the “Policy of Truth” art exhibition at BAC’s 4th Floor Gallery.
Throughout her work, she continues to showcase her identity, self-love, and empowerment.
