Bio
Based just north of London, Michael Brace is a visual artist working primarily with drawing. His works centres around contemporary still life and small objects such as retro toys, cakes, and doughnuts. Michael studied Fine Art at Coventry University and has displayed work in shows in the south of England.
Vision
My drawings feature nostalgia from the 80's, 90's and early 00's, and things that evoke comfort and happiness in the audience. They are meant to be interacted with, shared among friends, and used to start conversations about fond memories and, hopefully, build a community through happiness and shared experiences.
Exhibitions and nominations
Exhibitions
14th April - 29th May 2026 - CCA Galleries Emerging Artist Award, The Long Gallery, Tilford, Surrey
9th – 19th April 2026 – Derwent Art Prize 2026 show, Oxo Tower, London
13th January – 2nd March 2026 – Solo show, Bigg Theatre, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire
26th – 30th November 2025 - British Art Prize 2025 Show, Oxo Tower, London
7th June – 27th July 2025 – Letchworth Open Exhibition, Letchworth, Hertfordshire
- Selected others-
1st – 30th June 2013 – Artist Network Bedfordshire Summer Show, Stevenage, Hertfordshire
4th July – 31st August 2011 – 59th Annual Hertford Open, Hertford, Hertfordshire
8th – 23rd December 2010 – Hertfordshire Open Exhibition, St. Albans, Hertfordshire
Nominations
CCA Galleries Emerging Artist Award - shortlisted artist
Derwent Art Prize 2026 – shortlisted artist
British Art Prize 2025 – shortlisted artist
Visual Arts Open 2025 – longlisted artist