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.
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.
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 Amber ©2022
64.75 x 55.69 inches (164.46 x 141.45 cm) (Stretched) (Sold)
Enamel and acrylic on canvas.
Sea of Amber is part of a collection of works begun in 2011. Color plays a vital role in this series, titled Pop Movements, which focuses on geometrics, colors, and rhythms that unlock the keys to our magical kingdom.
Amber, with its earthy golden hue, exudes playfulness, confidence, and optimism. It evokes warmth, creativity, intuition, and energy. In this painting, the interplay of amber tones, coupled with soft waves and touches of pink, embodies the romantic charm of the sea. The combination of these elements invites the viewer into a world of joyful movement, where the energy of the natural world flows in harmonious rhythm.
Sea of Amber was completed in the winter of 2022 at the artist’s studio in Soho, New York.
Sea of Green ©2024
60 x 60 inches (152.4 x 152.4 cm) (Sold)
Enamel and Acrylic on Canvas.
Sea of Green is part of a series begun in 2011, focused on geometrics, colors, and rhythms that unlock the keys to our magical kingdom. Central to this collection, color plays an essential role. In this painting, green symbolizes beginnings, new growth, vibrant health, and the life force of rebirth and renewal.
The open circle, a universal symbol, represents totality, wholeness, the Self, and the infinite. In this work, the circle embodies the sun’s masculine power, encompassing the soul, while the encircling waters evoke the maternal principle, suggesting the cyclic movement of time, the perpetual rhythm of the universe, and the planets’ journey around the sun.
Lines, shapes, and colors in this painting illustrate the unity of natural and spiritual forces, forming a deep relationship between art and life. This connection invites viewers to recognize their own role in the grand flow of existence, sparking a dialogue between self and universe. Sea of Green embodies a harmonious balance that both invigorates and soothes any space it inhabits.
Sea of Green was completed in the spring of 2024 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.
Threading the Needle in III ©2011
Enamel and acrylic.
Threading the Needle in III is an exploration of color, shape, and rhythm, using enamel and acrylic. In this piece, Michaels’ pushes the boundaries of her medium, experimenting on raw canvas to craft a multidimensional surface that invites both the artist and viewer into a dialogue of discovery.
As part of a pop series of scrolls, this work is driven by playful explorations of form and color. The careful interplay of geometric shapes, vibrant hues, and rhythmic movement creates a dynamic tension within the piece. The bold black lines serve as a structural pull, tying the elements together with a sense of cohesion and balance. The result is a composition that blends spontaneity with precision, offering both visual engagement and conceptual depth.
Threading the Needle in III was completed in the summer of 2011 at the artist’s studio in New York.
Untitled No. 82 ©2019
21 x 8 inches (53.34 x 20.32 cm)
Gold Penny Copper Platinum Enamel Acrylic on Canvas
Circuit Board #2 ©2024
16 x 14.25 inches (40.64 x 36.19 cm) (Stretched)
Enamel Gold Acrylic on Canvas.
Circuit Board No. 2 is part of the Pop Movements series, which explores the intersection of geometry, color, and rhythm to unlock the keys to our enchanting realm. In this work, I continue my experimentation with raw canvas, combining acrylic and enamel mediums to create a tactile, textured surface that invites both visual engagement and touch.
At the core of Circuit Board No. 2, a rich purple circle emerges against a vibrant gold background, symbolizing focus, creativity, and transformation. The gold serves as a radiant foundation, evoking warmth, vitality, and strength. Surrounding the purple circle, soft pink scratches gently trace its perimeter, adding a dynamic, organic touch to the otherwise clean, geometric composition. These pink accents introduce a sense of movement, creating a subtle but profound interaction between the controlled geometry of the circle and the spontaneous energy of the perimeter.
The contrast between the warmth of gold, the richness of purple, and the soft, gestural pink lines creates a delicate balance between order and chaos, stillness and movement. Circuit Board No. 2 invites the viewer into a space where color, shape, and texture converge, sparking a conversation about energy, transformation, and the fluid nature of creation.
Circuit Board No. 2 was completed in the fall of 2024 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.