The “Drawing Board” is a compilation of works from different collections, forming this visceral experience. Focusing on the interplay of subject, geometric shape, and rhythm, connecting the dots to create a cohesive whole.
Sunday Morning (Morning, Glory), inspired by Dylan's musical song "Tangled up I Blue"..."Early one morning, the sun was shining, I was laying in bed, wondering if she'd changed at all, If her hair was still red..." The painting captures the soothing warmth of an early morning sun, blending seamlessly with the vibrant energy of a bar that spans the day. A multidimensional wave, intricately textured, symbolizes life’s ebb and flow, while its form, melodic curves, and vivid colors reflect the deep unity of natural and spiritual forces, elegantly illustrating the profound connection between art and life.
Completed early "Sunday Morning" in March of 2023 at the artist's studio in Soho, New York.
"a Place in the Sun" is a part of a harmonic series focusing on geometric shapes in both ambient and calligraphic settings. The geometric elements fully depict the vibrant golden sun in the morning. The four calligraphic figures are dancing as a brand-new day naturally begins and novel ideas are on the horizon. The warm orange background captures the characteristic effect of light, evoking youthful feelings of innocent entertainment, with gentle warmth and joyful excitement creating a universal sense of rhythmical harmony in the painting.
Completed in the winter of 2023 at the artist's studio in Soho, New York. The mediums in the painting are enamel, acrylic, gold leaf on canvas.
Abstract Pop Geometric,"No. 102" is part of a series titled the "Elements" Collection. It consists of works focusing on strong geometrics, color, and rhythms. Michaels has explored the interaction of color and shape by experimenting on canvas with the possibilities of achieving a multidimensional surface for the viewer. The highly textured background sets the stage for the square, circle, triangle and lines that define the piece. The primary colors combine the artist's perspective and development with her interests in philosophy, spirituality, and her belief that evolution can be achieved through abstraction. The triangular point depicts a strong foundation that allows you to launch into a higher reality. Triangles represent manifestation, enlightenment, revelation, and a higher perspective. It is often used to mark the cycles of growth that lead to a higher state of being. The square naturally has four points, four seasons, four elements on Earth, four cosmic elements and four phases of human life. The eternal circle represents no beginning or end. The shapes, lines, and colors symbolize the unity of innate and spiritual forces forging the relationships between art and life. All components create a harmonious contrast, symbolizing the balance and tension of dynamic forces.
Completed in 2023 at the artist's studio in New York. The mediums in the painting are enamel, acrylic, gold leaf on canvas.
“MM 10” is part of the "MM" Collection. The series of smaller works are comprised of colorful geometric vignettes that fully capture the magic unleashed on the canvas. Michaels’ constant desire to form simplicity utilizing repetitive patterns, geometrical shapes, poetic lines and colorful rhythms for the viewer to ponder and explore the full range of the powerful pictorial piece. All the key elements symbolized the essential unity of natural and spiritual forces forming a direct link between art and life.
"MM 10" was completed in the fall of 2023 at the artist's Studio in New York. The mediums in the painting are enamel, gold leaf and acrylic on canvas.
In crafting “Sunshine through my Window,” I delve into the interplay of light and shadow, symbolizing life’s myriad experiences. The gentle, warm tones on the left evoke the soft embrace of sunrise, while the bold, darker hues on the right mirror life’s inevitable challenges. At the heart of the piece, a textured white patch emerges, symbolizing hope and clarity amid adversity. This artwork serves as a poignant reminder of the beauty found in resilience, infusing your space with a profound and inspiring energy.
Completed in the Spring of 2024 at my studio in Soho, New York.