Bio

Side profile of the artist wearing glasses, and a dark green hoodie with a black zipper, sitting at a table with his arms crossed.

BIOGRAPHY

Michael holds a fine arts degree in Sculpture from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. After a decade working as an independent sculptor and jeweler, he transitioned into digital graphic art and medical technology, launching a 20-year career as a software product manager, patent holder, and startup co-founder. His industry expertise led to featured appearances on MythBusters and a Discovery Channel documentary. Following a final decade of organizational leadership in the nonprofit sector, Michael returned to his studio practice in 2024. Today, he channels his passion for cultural diversity and our shared human experience into evocative mixed-media creations.

Artist Statement

Abstract digital art featuring swirling spiral shapes, layered backgrounds, and contrasting textures with trees and natural elements incorporated into the design.
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My work explores internal landscapes of thought, emotion, and memory. Inspired by decades of world travel, I blend photography, collage, and painting into atmospheric compositions that feel simultaneously familiar and uncertain. I integrate ancient and modern iconography to connect these personal impressions with our shared global heritage.

Digital tools allow me to combine multiple layers of abstract elements, photos, and stylus-based brushwork to infuse each piece with depth and textural complexity. While created within a digital interface, my images are crafted entirely by hand. I work without artificial intelligence or generative algorithms, ensuring every piece remains an authentic, human-made creation.