Born 1977 in Haverhill, MA. BFA SUNY Purchase, New York 2000 with a concentration in painting and printmaking. Masters of Art Education from Teachers College, Columbia University, New York in 2005. Studio art teacher in a public high school in Fairfield County, CT from 2005 to present.

Michael’s work focuses on landscapes in flux, such as urban ruins or highway construction, as well as fast-food and carry-out packaging. All works are painted from direct observation or from photos taken by the artist. The artworks intend to capture images or concepts that are not typically preserved or memorialized - often the most interesting objects are those which are not intended to be presented as beautiful. The images can often be interchangeably celebration or criticism of the cultural circumstances which provide the presentation of the abandoned object or landscape. There is a deep understanding and reverence for light and shadow on forms, as well as texture -- qualities which help the viewer create a visceral understanding of the presence of the scenes or objects depicted.

July 2024