Michelle is drawn to the Boulder Bank baches for their weathered character, individuality and strong connection to the coastal landscape, these humble buildings tell stories of everyday life, recreation and a changing relationship with the outdoors. Their colours, textures and distinctive forms set against the expansive Boulder Bank provide Michelle with rich opportunities to explore light, atmosphere and the character of place. For Michelle, they also represent a vanishing part of New Zealand’s coastal culture. Painting the baches allows her to preserve their individuality and atmosphere while documenting a distinctive part of the local landscape.
