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Artist Statement:
“Art making is an exploration of emotion, intellect, physicality and spirituality. It is a manifestation of the interplay between the conscious and unconscious mind. Human beings tend to have an inherent appetite for altered states of consciousness. Art can be a conduit for this kind of experience. It can help...
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Artist Exhibitions:
Solo Exhibitions
2008 Featured Artist / Borders, Glendale, CA
Group Exhibitions
2008 New and Improved / LACDA, Los Angeles, CA
2007 Small Wonders III / Pharmaka Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
2006 Sharing Space VIII / Infusion Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
2005 Small Wonders / Pharmaka Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
2005 Show of Heads / Limner Gallery, ...
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Artist Reviews:
"Excellent work! Vibrant, emotive, alive and powerful. I find your work very Zen...wonderfully serene and reflective. There’s translucence to them that draws the viewer in deeply. Superb work that has the delicacy of a haiku yet the energy of a firework display...subdued yet powerful use of color...
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Collections:
Tony Arias, Hollywood, CA
Chris & Angela Arnett, La Costa, CA
Roy Arnett, Miamisburg, OH
Judith Baker, Los Angeles, CA
Brian Beacock, North Hollywood, CA
Brian Crawford, Columbus, OH
Stephen Fife, Los Angeles, CA
Gisele Frazeur, Sierra Madre, CA
Leslie & John Gomez, San Diego, CA
Shane Guffogg, Hollywood, CA
Rula Kaliroi, ...
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Commissions:
Coming Soon!
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Michael Lightsey Biography:
| Biographical information for Michael Lightsey can be found below. The artist may choose what information to display. Sometimes the artist chooses not to display personal information to the general public. | |
Age
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35
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| Gender |
Male
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| Status |
Married
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| Children |
2
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| Religion |
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| Education |
Undergraduate Work |
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| Hobbies / Interests |
art, painting, writing, film, music, theatre, yoga, fitness, photography, mythology, philosophy, psychology, compassion, consciousness, wisdom, learning, thinking, singing, dancing, creativity, enlightenment, chakras, mysticism, fantasy, sci-fi, surrealism, abstract expressionism, absurdity, satire, open minds, free thinkers, dreamers, the road less traveled |
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| Favorite Artistic Medium |
Painting Other
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| Favorite Arthistory Movement |
Contemporary Art - (Now)
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| Favorite Visual Artist |
Kandinsky, Pollock, Richter
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| Favorite Work of Art |
not provided
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| Biggest Artistic Inspiration |
not provided |
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| Why Did You Become An Artist |
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| Your Personal Biography |
Born in 1973, Michael grew up in central Ohio with an eclectic childhood. He excelled in academics, athletics, art, music and writing. In high school, he was inducted into the National Honor Society, won the Westerville Art League Scholarship, the Louis Armstrong Jazz Award, the Quill and Scroll Journalism Award, achieved the rank of Eagle Scout and was inducted into Who’s Who in American High Schools 1991.
On scholarship, he attended Columbus College of Art and Design and also studied theatre at Ohio State University. While at OSU, he won the Gerald Black Theatre Scholarship and the Central Ohio Theatre Critics Circle Award. He also became a Partner of Conscience with Amnesty International.
In 1997, he and his wife moved to southern California where his work in theatre earned him a nomination at the Los Angeles Robby Awards and an honorable mention at the Back Stage West Garland Awards. His artwork has placed him as a finalist in The Artist’s Magazine’s Best Art awards, and his writing has placed him as a semi-finalist in Scriptapalooza. He is also a member of American Mensa and was inducted into Who’s Who in America 2007.
Today he lives in Los Angeles with his wife and children. |
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