About

Michele Knafo is an artist living and working in New York. She is a Set Designer & Cartoonist, though she most enjoys designing and building puppets. Please feel free to contact with any questions, comments, or requests. 

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Personal Statement

As a young artist I dreamt of being a realistic painter. My main focus was on landscapes and portraits. In college, I struggled with trying to figure out what I should center my career around. I attempted to change my style of work many times. I then began to create underground comix. I thought to myself, "My mind is made, I will be a cartoonist." Until my 4th and graduating year I found a craft that perfectly suits me. Building puppets. If it wasn't for SVA's puppet workshop class, I may not have found this skill that I love very much. Today I am working as a Set Designer and Event Decorator. I am able to incorporate all of my crafts within this position. The opportunity to create is endless!