the art and design of micaela colleen barrett
NYC-native, micaela grew up with a strong sense of creative community and now works to build sustainable infrastructure for the arts while instilling her own works with a sense of exploration and examination.
Theatre Work
Faux finishes, landscapes, props, ideation, model building, schematics and more..
Design & Illustration
Clarity is at the heart of this brand. From her work in dance examining the nuances of nonverbal communication to her experience in theatre translating designs into reality, Micaela has been turning concepts into images her whole life. With just a few examples including:
- printed props design for large-scale theatre productions
- book illustration & cover design (featured left)
- digital or print marketing and promotion
- systems analysis & consulting
- web design and construction
- event & space design
- logos & branding
Drawings & Paintings
Unique creations, Micaela’s work focuses on learning and growing through the act of creativity. Using detailed patterning or intuitive colorwork, these series allow the viewer a sense of calm in a world that seeks to conquer attention.
Dance and Movement
through The Cleveland Tango School Micaela has been exploring lines and layers of perspective, as well as how to plan and implement full-scale events series, for nearly a decade. Our community orchestra offers an onramp for anyone looking to add a bit more music into their lives and the Tertulia Tango Salon project brings together artists from a variety of genres and mediums to showcase the exceptional talent that Cleveland has to offer!