The Art of Noble Gases: Neon, Argon, Krypton, and Xenon, oh my! (Event #5 - 12/8/24)

When asked about his work, Michael said, “I’m ever mindful of the compelling nature of this pure, colored, glowing light and the tendency of many to see ‘all things neon' as signage or kitsch.  It is my experience that the more traditional viewer and critic resist seeing neon as a fine art medium.”

 

Michael’s work uses various symbols of language, technology and how they influence popular culture. “I describe animals, machinery, people, etc. and utilize various forms of language. These ‘components’ inhabit my internal landscape. I bring forth and arrange this highly idiosyncratic material to create pictograms, ideograms and rebuses, surely shaped by the effects of my unconscious.” - quotes borrowed from Michael’s artist statement with permission.

 

This event was truly unique and quite illuminating indeed!

 

Find/learn more about Michael and his art HERE.