Meet the Artist

ARTIST BIOGRAPHY

Miquela Raiche is a Canadian visual artist and designer recognized for her imaginative and innovative approach to botanical art. Graduating with distinction from the Design Studies program in 2006, she spent the next decade immersed in home furnishings and interior design. In 2016, she relocated to Northern California with her family and launched her online shop, Great Honour Goods.

Her move to California sparked a deep fascination with the region's native plants and flowers. Inspired by the beauty around her, she began photographing local flower farms and exploring plants and flowers as artistic mediums.

In 2020, she participated in an online challenge to create faces using foliage. After crafting her first floral portrait using only materials found at her feet, Miquela discovered her passion for this unique medium.

Her interior design work has garnered recognition in publications such as Domino magazine, ORIGIN magazine, and Apartment Therapy. Recently, her portrait work was featured online by The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam. Additionally, her floral art graced the cover of Suboart magazine and appeared in the notable 101 Art Book: Floral Edition, showcasing the creativity of 101 women artists worldwide.

In the summer of 2024, Miquela held her first solo exhibition, "Palette of Petals," in Northern California, deepening her connection to the local art scene and community.

ARTIST STATEMENT 

I love discovering the extraordinary in the ordinary—taking a closer look at the world around me and finding beauty in what might otherwise go unnoticed.

A fallen leaf can become the perfect lip shape, a blooming poppy may evoke the letter "O," and an acorn might resemble the most charming curl of hair. Often, a single item sparks the inspiration for an entire piece.

My creative process is quite delicate; I don’t rely on glue, tape, or fasteners. Instead, I allow nature to find its balance. In a single breath, everything can shift, reminding me that all things are temporary, change is inevitable, and we should embrace every opportunity to appreciate what’s before us.