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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 us to
break free from the
imprisoning models of reality
that we create by our own
minds. Art making is a way to
experience a kind of freedom
from the trappings of rational
perception. It is a method
for counter-balancing the
restricting formalities of
contemporary civilized
existence. Ultimately, art is
a metaphor for the spiritual
and philosophical ideas of
life that cannot be otherwise
expressed.”...
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Artist Exhibitions:
Solo Exhibitions
2008 Featured Artist /
Borders, Glendale, CA
Group Exhibitions
2008 First Year Celebration /
Two Roads Gallery, Studio
City, CA
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
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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,
Temecula, CA
Roy Arnett, Miamisburg, OH
Cathy Arnold, Dayton, OH
Judith Baker, Los Angeles, CA
Jon Bastian, Sherman Oaks, CA
Brian Beacock, North
Hollywood, CA
Brian Crawford, Columbus, OH
Stephen Fife, Los Angeles, CA
Gisele Frazeur, Sierra Madre,
CA
Leslie & John Gomez, San ...
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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. |
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Age
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36
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| Gender |
Male
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| Status |
Married
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| Children |
2
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| Religion |
Tolerance |
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| Education |
Undergraduate Degree |
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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, Klimt, 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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