Stephanie Michaud
Omen, 2026
Photograph, digital illustration, clay
15.75 x 11 inches
Artist Statement:
An omen isn't always something to fear. It can be a warning, but it can also be an invitation or a moment that asks you to pay attention. I wanted this piece to sit in that uncertainty. I've always loved the feeling of looking into a place that feels a little off limits. Like you've stumbled onto something sacred that wasn't meant to be found. You're safe where you stand, but you can't stop wondering what exists just beyond the frame. That's the space I want this work to live in.
The process of creating is more important to me than a strict final message. I love taking something beautiful and pushing it somewhere unexpected. I like to build with my hands, combine different mediums together. I never feel tied to one medium because every idea asks for something different.
