michael inglis

multi disciplinary artist

EVERYTHING IS HOPELESS BUT I FEEL SO OPTIMISTIC

My practice explores the creative possibilities that exist between public art and outsider art. I enjoy making publically sited work that explores transitional spaces that “outsider art” often inhabits as well as bleeding these practices into work for more traditional gallery spaces.

VIBRATION OF ALL THINGS

I’m particularly interested in found materials and adhocist approaches to construction. My structures are created using discarded materials and when dismantled are completely recycled or reused in other projects

WANDER LIKE A LOST DOG

My ongoing research examines, maps and explores outsider art culture and adhocist practices here in Scotland as well as establishing links with northern European outsider organisations and artists.

TAKING BACK THE RITUAL 

Ethnographic research lies at the centre of my creative process. I’m interested in exploring ideas that surround superstitions and belief systems in a wide variety of outputs from installations and films to drawing and printmaking.

EVERYTHING FLOWS AND NOTHING STAYS

My practice is very experimental and my responses are constantly evolving as the work continues to develop. Initially I used art to explore existential loneliness and disconnection. The influence of outsider art has redefined my practice, creating a far more holistic approach as I now search for universal connections and bonds through the higher emotion of love.