Michael Batty’s upcoming exhibition marks a continuation of his exploration into the expressive power of colour and composition. His recent paintings simplify pictorial space, using colour, pattern, and tonal relationships to create works that evoke memory, association, and meaning. Batty recognizes that colour carries deep emotional and associative weight, inviting viewers to engage personally with each piece. By leaving space for individual interpretation, the work encourages a dialogue between the visual and the remembered, allowing each viewer to bring their own reflections to the painting.

The exhibition title, Make-Do, operates on multiple levels. It serves as a call to creative action, a prompt to persist, and a reflection of Batty’s ongoing commitment to working within a familiar visual language. It signifies both necessity and resilience—qualities central to Batty’s artistic process.

With a career spanning over three decades, Michael Batty’s continued exploration of colour geometry and pattern demonstrates the richness that can emerge from sustained inquiry. His disciplined approach affirms the creative rewards of persistence and trust in one’s chosen path. Make-Do stands as a testament to Batty’s enduring artistic journey, where each series invites us to see the world—both familiar and unknown—in new and resonant ways. These paintings do not shout; they speak slowly, with clarity and conviction. They reward patience, contemplation, and curiosity—qualities all too rare in contemporary life. In doing so, Batty reminds us that abstraction, at its best, is not about distance, but about connection.