Sculptures by Michele Malpica
Mac-A-Bee Gifts of the Southwest is proud to offer for sale the unparalleled work of Michele Malpica (Misha).
A renowned mixed media sculptor in the southwestern art community, Misha’s work has also been displayed in Eastern galleries and museums not to mention at The White House. You can see all of our pieces of Misha's sculptture at the Cle Elum store. Be sure to contact us with any question about Michele Mapica's sculptures that you may have.
Misha, in the tradition of the West, is a self-taught sculptor of recognized and honored accomplishments. She has worked for over twenty
years creating haunting visions of Native Americans, ancient and wise spirits, from an enduring people’s distant past. Her enchanting work personifies the dignity and pride exemplified by these ancient people. In all her works of art, the faces tell the stories of their legacy; “they speak with their eyes…whispering ancient songs of healing, gathering and hunting.”
"In my mind's eye I can see a face. As the clay comes to life in my hands I can see the person and
their story. My work is about a fleeting glimpse into someone's life, a memory of a life's journey.” Misha
Misha sculpts with her hands using polymer clay, working it until it is pliable enough to bring forth the personality, emotions, and spirit of the true-to-life human faces. Only her fingers carve the meticulous details: the wrinkles of the aged, the furrowed lines of a heavy heart, the warriors fierceness, the beauty of a young woman. Misha is guided by the face to create the sculpture's body using “…soft leathers, luxurious furs, elegant
feathers and exotic beads…to make a soft body with wire armature.” (full sized soft bodied sculptures only) She says: “The face speaks to me. Slowly it evolves into the person that it’s spirit wants to become.”
Awards and Honors
- 2004 Featured Artist, Thunderbird Artist Carefree Fine Art Festival,
- 2004 Best in Show, Weems Artfest
- 2003 Mark Wroe Award for Excellence in Art, Thunderbird Artists
- 2002 Top Ten (Best in Category), Ruidoso Art Festival
- 1998 Best Artist, The Hubbard Museum of the American West
- 1993 Collector’s Award of Excellence for Native American sculpture: “Rising Moon and Little Fox
Distinguished Patrons
- Demi Moore, actor – long time admirer and collector
- Lucille Ball, late comedian and actor – collector
- Anne Rice, author – collector
Exhibition Venues
- The Hubbard Museum of the American West, Ruidoso Downs, NM
- The Currier Museum of Art, Manchester, NH
- The Wenham Museum, Wenham, MA
- Stricoff Fine Art, New York, NY
- The White House Collection of American Crafts (permanent collection), Washington, DC
- The White House Christmas Tree, Washington, DC
Recent Media Appearances
National Publication Articles
- Southwest Art Magazine, September 1995
- Lifestyles Magazine, 1998
- Wild West Magazine, February 2000
More of Michele Malpica's Sculptures
Gourd People
Cradle Board
Journey Home
Hear My Words
Circle of Life
Kokopelli
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