ARTOZE International Art Magazine | Edition: Oct - Dec, 2020

October - December 2020
“Inspire and Empower”
Artist Stories: Michelle Gonzalez
out her art journey is one that seeps
immense pride into her. She was not
fortunate to have support from her
parents to pursue her love for fine
arts when she was younger, and so
what she currently is and has, is
something that she never thought
she would achieve. At her age, she
never thought she would ever
become creative again. She thought
her skills were lost and is so glad
that she has evolved and improved
through the last couple of years. To
see that someone could rise up and
succeed despite the lack of support
from the strongest unit of family in
their lives, really sparks a flicker of
hope within people. Such stories
restore their belief and confidence
in their own skills.
During this pandemic, when hope
and motivation are on an all-time
low, Michelle along with Moonster
Handmade Leather and an art friend
who she greatly admires, has initiated
an art challenge to spread
positive messages for front liners
all over the world, #apartbuttogetherinart.
Through this art challenge,
artists were encouraged to post
their artworks dedicated to front
liners. The winner receives a prize
for themselves and another one for
the front liner of their choice. This
also ensures to create a priceless
support system between those who
are on the front lines and the rest
of us. A sense of appreciation and
gratitude, as well as a token for their
endless hard work and dedication to
saving lives.
Her message to other artists is
through commending everyone who
creates art because this benefits
not just themselves but others as
well. Their commitment to creating
art not only gives them growth, joy,
and so many emotional, physical,
and psychological benefits, it also
gives everyone else the feeling of
wonder, inspiration, and joy. During
this chaotic time, they can use their
Instagram:
@brushstrokesbymichelle
@artoze.global
ARTOZE
gift to spread positive energy into
this world.
Art gives students a unique perspective
into anything. It widens
their imagination, breaks boundaries
and enables them to go out of
the box. Her advice to students out
there would be to keep trying, never
think it to be too late to venture into
their artistic capabilities and realize
the power that art holds.
We at ARTOZE encourage and highly
appreciate such actions where artists
come forward to stand along
with the other fellow community
members to share their experiences,
views and knowledge through
"Inspire and Empower", a series By
the Artists, For the Artists in association
with ARTOZE Gallery and Exhibitions.
“...keep trying, never think it to be too late...”
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