About Michelle
Artist, Educator,Visionary, Healer
Michelle (Shelly) Korte is an interdisciplinary artist adept in painting, drawing, sculpting, collaging, papermaking, printmaking, and collaborating. She is fascinated by the ways in which ecology, ceremony, and story intersect. Her creations balance randomness with intention- built with patterns and layers of found objects and natural materials - they offer communion and remediation. For over twenty years Shelly has facilitated community art projects and workshops at festivals, museums, schools, public spaces and through her ever-evolving SMASH Studio Arts ventures. As an educator, she allows art to be a conduit for self-inquiry, expression, and problem solving. She holds a Certificate in Art Therapy, BFA degrees in Painting and Drawing and Art as Social Activism, as well as an MFA in Interdisciplinary Arts. Shelly is also a Certified Yoga Instructor, specializing in Kundalini Yoga. She has been trained in Cranio Sacral Therapy, Reiki and the AromaTouch Technique. She currently lives in the Manzano Mountains of Tijeras, NM with her son where she has been creating a communal arts residency.
Our Story
Every website has a story, and your visitors want to hear yours. This space is a great opportunity to give a full background on who you are, what your team does, and what your site has to offer. Double click on the text box to start editing your content and make sure to add all the relevant details you want site visitors to know.
If you’re a business, talk about how you started and share your professional journey. Explain your core values, your commitment to customers, and how you stand out from the crowd. Add a photo, gallery, or video for even more engagement.