The "Pop Movements" is a series of works focusing on geometric, color and rhythm that play on, and in turn, unlock the keys to our magic kingdom.
Red Sea IV ©2013
65.25 x 66 inches (167.64 x 165.73 cm) (Stretched)
“The Red Sea" is part of a collection of works that began in 2011, by Michaels.' The "Red Sea IV" painting is the fourth of four in the series. The collection titled, "Red Sea," consists of a series of works focusing on geometrics, colors, and rhythms that unlock the keys to our magical kingdom. In history, red was the first color developed for painting and dying. Red was associated, in antiquity, with wealth, and power. The color red in this painting is a symbol of love, passion, adventure, and energy.
"Red Sea IV" was completed in the fall of 2013 at the artist's studio in Chelsea, New York. The medium in the painting is enamel.
Sea of Blue ©2022
58.25 x 57.38 inches (147.95 x 145.74 cm) (Stretched)
“Sea of Blue” is part of a series begun in 2011, focusing on geometrics, colors, and rhythms that unlock the keys to our magical kingdom. Central to this collection, colors play a crucial role. In my painting, blue symbolizes the ocean and tranquility, evoking open spaces of freedom, intuition, imagination, and inspiration. It conveys depth, trust, loyalty, sincerity, wisdom, and faith. An open circle representing the warm sun allows opportunities to flow freely, embodying the universal notions of totality, wholeness, the Self, and the infinite. The circle in this painting signifies cyclic movement, encompassing the sun’s masculine power and the soul, while the encircling waters evoke the maternal principle, hinting at the cycle of time and the perpetual motion of the universe. Lines, shapes, and colors illustrate the unity of natural and spiritual forces, forging a deep connection between art and life. This interplay invites viewers to recognize their role in the human experience, sparking a profound dialogue. This artwork is meant to inspire a surge of energy bringing a splash of boldness into any living space.
"Sea of Blue" was completed in the fall of 2022 at the artist's studio in Soho, New York. The mediums in the painting are enamel and acrylic on canvas.