- The Pop Movement collection is a series that explores the intersection of geometry, color, and rhythm, each piece serving as both a visual puzzle and a gateway to a deeper, metaphysical space. In this space, perception shifts and boundaries dissolve, inviting the viewer to experience a world beyond the material. Through these works, the viewer is transported into a realm of transformation, where color, form, and rhythm evolve in dynamic interplay, challenging and reshaping the way we understand and engage with the world around us.
a Place in the Sun III ©2025
30 x 29 inches (76.2 x 73.66 cm)
Enamel, acrylic and gold leaf on canvas.
Completed in the Spring of 2025 at the artist's studio in Soho, New York.
Colored ©2024
55.69 x 64.75 inches ( 141.45 x 164.46 cm) (Stretched)
Enamel and acrylic on canvas.
Colored meditates on the essence of color itself—the way it can define, divide, and unify. The work flows through a spectrum of hues, with each section subtly transitioning into the next, creating an oscillation between tones. These rhythmic shifts of color suggest movement, like the pulse of a living entity. The palette itself, ranging from vibrant oranges and reds to soft creams, reflects a harmony of opposites—warmth and coolness, boldness and calm. At the work’s edge, a deep blue provides a moment of stillness, offering a counterbalance to the vibrant energy flowing through the rest of the composition. This interplay between colors and shapes evokes both tension and resolution, capturing the essence of contrast and the quiet harmony that emerges from it.
Sea of Blue ©2022
58.25 x 57.38 inches (147.95 x 145.74 cm) (Stretched)
Enamel and acrylic on canvas.
Sea of Blue is part of a series begun in 2011, focused on geometrics, colors, and rhythms that unlock the keys to our inner worlds. Central to this collection, color plays a pivotal role. In this piece, blue symbolizes the ocean and tranquility, evoking feelings of freedom, intuition, imagination, and inspiration. It speaks to depth, trust, loyalty, sincerity, wisdom, and faith.
An open circle, representing the warm sun, invites opportunity and embodies universal concepts of wholeness, the Self, and the infinite. The circle in Sea of Blue symbolizes cyclic movement, encompassing both the masculine power of the sun and the soul, while the encircling waters evoke the maternal principle, hinting at the eternal flow of time and the perpetual motion of the universe.
Lines, shapes, texture and colors in this work illustrate the unity of natural and spiritual forces, forging a deep connection between art and life. This interplay invites viewers to recognize their place within the grand tapestry of human experience, sparking a dialogue between the self and the universe. The painting is intended to inspire energy and bring a burst of boldness into any space, encouraging both reflection and action.
Sea of Blue was completed in the fall of 2022 at the artist’s studio in Soho, New York.
Red Sea IV ©2013
65.25 x 66 inches (165.73 x 167.24 cm) (Stretched)
Enamel on canvas
The Red Sea IV is the fourth in a series that began in 2011 by Michaels'. The Red Sea collection explores the interplay of geometrics, color, and rhythm, unlocking the keys to boundless potential. The vibrant red background in each work is paired with the sun—represented by an open circle—symbolizing room for growth, expansion, and limitless possibility. The surrounding white elements, reminiscent of waves, evoke a sense of fluidity, movement, and energy.
Historically, red was the first color developed for painting and dyeing, associated with wealth, power, and vitality. In this piece, red becomes a symbol of love, passion, adventure, and boundless energy. The dynamic use of red and white creates a vivid, energetic dialogue, where the sun’s openness and the waves’ fluid motion convey the powerful forces of nature and the human spirit.
"Red Sea IV" was completed in the fall of 2013 at the artist's studio in Chelsea, New York.
a place in the Sun ©2023
31.68 x 31 inches (80.46 x 78.74 cm) (Stretched)
Enamel, acrylic, gold leaf on canvas.
A Place in the Sun is part of a harmonic series that explores the interaction of geometric shapes within both ambient and calligraphic settings. The geometric forms capture the vibrant golden sun of the morning, while the four calligraphic figures dance, symbolizing the natural beginnings of a new day and the arrival of fresh ideas. The warm orange background reflects the first light of dawn, evoking feelings of youthful innocence, joyful excitement, and the gentle warmth of a new beginning. This painting conveys a universal rhythm of harmony, infused with a sense of endless possibility.
Completed in the winter of 2023 at the artist’s studio in Soho, New York.
Enamel, acrylic, gold leaf on canvas.
A Place in the Sun is part of a harmonic series that explores the interaction of geometric shapes within both ambient and calligraphic settings. The geometric forms capture the vibrant golden sun of the morning, while the four calligraphic figures dance, symbolizing the natural beginnings of a new day and the arrival of fresh ideas. The warm orange background reflects the first light of dawn, evoking feelings of youthful innocence, joyful excitement, and the gentle warmth of a new beginning. This painting conveys a universal rhythm of harmony, infused with a sense of endless possibility.
Completed in the winter of 2023 at the artist’s studio in Soho, New York.
Venus to Mars II ©2022
51.25 x 76 inches (130.17 x 193.04 cm)
Enamel and acrylic on canvas.
Venus to Mars II is part of the Pop Movements series, which delves into the dynamic intersection of geometry, color, and rhythm to unlock the keys to our enchanting realm. Capturing the celestial balance between opposing yet complementary forces—softness and strength, intuition and action, chaos and structure. This contemporary abstract painting merges fluid, organic motion with bold, assertive forms, creating a visual dialogue between the feminine and masculine energies that shape our existence. The deep contrast of cosmic blues, fiery reds, and metallic gold elements evokes planetary movement, gravitational tension, and the eternal dance between creation and expansion.
The interplay of shapes, lines, and colors in this piece reflects the unity of natural and spiritual forces—bringing together the feminine and masculine, the earthly and the ethereal. The “stairway to heaven” serves as a metaphor for transcendence, offering a route to a higher state of being where opposites harmonize, and the duality of existence is reconciled. The painting speaks to the cosmic balance and connection between art and life, inviting the viewer to reflect on the energies that shape our inner and outer worlds.
This piece serves as both a meditation on harmony and a powerful visual statement, making it an ideal addition for collectors seeking depth, balance, and cosmic dynamism in contemporary abstraction.
Venus to Mars II was completed in the winter of 2022 at the artist’s studio in Soho, New York.
Circuit Board No. 4 ©2023
17 x 15 inches (43.18 x 38.1 cm) (Stretched)
Enamel, Gold, Acrylic on canvas
Circuit Board No. 4 is part of the Pop Movements series, which explores the intersection of geometry, color, and rhythm to unlock the keys to our enchanting realm. Through experimentation on raw canvas, I delve into the intricate interplay of color and shape, creating a multidimensional surface that captivates both the artist and the viewer. Using acrylic and enamel mediums, I craft a vibrant, textured landscape, inviting tactile exploration.
At the heart of this piece, a prominent circle rises from a lush green expanse, symbolizing wholeness, continuity, and unity—a minimalist yet profoundly evocative statement. With its geometric clarity and the tranquility of minimalism, this painting is designed to infuse any living space with harmony and rejuvenating energy.
Circuit Board No. 4 was completed in the fall of 2023 at my studio in Soho, New York.
Circuit Board No. 1 ©2023
16 x 13.25 inches (40.64 x 33.65 cm) (Stretched)
Enamel Gold Acrylic on Canvas.
“Circuit Board #1”
A refined exploration of connectivity, energy, and structure, “Circuit Board #1” is a visually striking composition that merges the mechanical with the metaphysical. Stretched on canvas and created with acrylic, enamel, and gold, the piece balances minimalism with layered complexity, evoking the intricate pathways of a circuit board while hinting at a deeper, organic rhythm.
At its core, a vertical gold form stands like a central conduit, bridging the grounded darkness below with the ethereal light above. This golden pathway, rich with texture, appears as both a structural framework and an energy channel, guiding the viewer’s eye upward toward a radiant gold orb—an illuminated focal point that suggests power, divinity, or a central processing unit of unseen forces.
The cool-toned background, a fusion of icy blues and soft grays, is etched with delicate, wavering lines, reminiscent of electrical currents or neural pathways. These subtle marks introduce a sense of movement, as if invisible transmissions are pulsing beneath the surface. The deep black lower section provides contrast and gravity, reinforcing the idea of an unseen foundation supporting the network above.
Blurring the boundaries between digital and organic, “Circuit Board #1” speaks to the interconnectedness of all things—technology, nature, thought, and energy. It invites viewers to consider the unseen systems that power existence, whether mechanical, spiritual, or subconscious, reminding us that even the most structured frameworks are driven by an invisible current of possibility.