The "Symphony" Collection consists of musical movements made up of rhythms and tones that I hear in my head. I take on the role of both the conductor and composer to transpose the symphony onto the canvas.
Sherlock Holmes (Nightscape) ©2022
43 x 83 inches (109.22 x 210.82 cm)
“Sherlock Holmes” (Nightscape) marks a new direction in my celebrated “Landscape” collection. I seamlessly integrate several of my signature techniques drawn from the “Symphony” series, creating a template of lyrical composition, textured applications, and symphonic movements. The depiction of Sherlock Holmes silhouetted against a magnifying glass captures the vibrant energy of the illuminated city at its heart. The light metaphorically symbolizes Holmes as a wise and intelligent figure, ready to tackle challenges with his discernment and intellect. This radiance emanates from his wisdom and profound understanding. Solving the mysteries of a bustling city that never sleeps forms the philosophical premise of my painting.
Completed in fall of 2022 at the artist studio in New York, The mediums in the painting are acrylic, enamel and gold leaf on canvas.
the Dance of You & I ©2023
17 x 15 inches (43.18 x 38.1 cm) (Stretched)
“The Dance of You and I”, an Abstract Expressionist piece in acrylic and enamel on canvas, created in 2023. The “Symphony” series explores color and rhythm. Michaels describes the work as “musical movements that I hear in my head as I create them, both as the composer and the conductor.” The background draws the viewer into a calm, soothing space, while the delicate black pulls symbolize the structure, balance, and harmony of the piece. “Listening to the rhythm enhances the viewer’s experience and creates relevance, heightening the senses in a timeless and boundless reality.
"The Dance of You and I" was completed in 2023 at the artist's studio in New York. The mediums used in the painting is enamel, sized and stretched at 17 x 15 inches (43.18 x 38.1 cm.)
Le Cirque de Soleil ©2023
48 x 39.5 inches (121.92 x 100.33 cm)
For an actor, performance is life. For the viewer, life is a performance. "Le Cirque de Soleil" is a colorful storyline about two performers on a magical mystery tour abiding poised elegance. As the painting takes shape, the characters arrived subconsciously. The colors form the musical soundtrack, set the tone, and create metaphors for the magical scene of two circus performers. A dialogue between the visual and the musical rhythm of the line, shapes, and shades of color symbolize unity between the natural and spiritual forces forming relationships between art and life. My approach blends abstract expressionism with geometric details to explore the spontaneity of emotions. Each stroke and color overlay unravels the narrative of human complexities against stark, bold contrasts. This piece embodies the vibrancy of life itself—dynamic, unpredictable, yet utterly beautiful. It's designed to inject a spirited energy into any living space, merging art with the pulse of daily existence.
Completed in the spring of 2023 at my studio in New York.
Unscripted No. 30 ©2023
26 x 26.25 inches ( 66.04 x 66.67 cm) (Stretched)
Enamel Acrylic on Canvas.
In creating this artwork, I delved into the primal essence of emotions and chaos, intertwining them through spontaneous, entangled lines of white enamel against a stark black canvas. This piece, a symphony of complexity and simplicity, embodies the unpredictable dance of life’s experiences—how they overlap, intersect, and together, form a striking, coherent whole. Displaying it in your space invites a dynamic energy that both resonates with and enriches moments of introspection.
Windows into the Parade ©2023
33 x 10.25 inches (83.82 x 26.03 cm) (Stretched)
The vibrant and colorful energy of "Windows into the Parade" is part of the "Symphony" collection. The “Symphony” series is an exploration of color and rhythm. Michaels describes the work as “the pieces crafted in this collection are musical movements that I hear in my head as I create them, both as the composer and the conductor." The background pulls the viewer into a calm soothing space while the delicate black pulls symbolize the structure, balance and harmony of the work. “Listening to the rhythm enhances the viewer's experience and creates relevancy as the senses are enhanced that is both timeless and boundless in a reality that already is existing.”
"Windows into the Parade" was completed in 2023 at the artist's studio in Soho, New York. The mediums in the painting are enamel and acrylic. The painting is stretched and sized at 33 x 10.25 inches (83.82 x 26.03 cm.
Symphony, in the Meadow ©2019
66.5 x 41 inches (168.91 x 104.14 cm) (Stretched)
Enamel Acrylic Metals on Canvas.
In the Atmosphere IV, the Ladder to Mars ©2023
25.5 x 8.5 inches (64.77 x 21.59 cm) (Stretched)
Enamel Acrylic on Canvas.
Threading the Needle in III ©2011
37 x 8 inches (93.98 x 20.32 cm) (Stretched)
"Threading the Needle in III", Abstract Expressionism, enamel and acrylic on canvas, created in 2011. Michaels has explored the complex interaction of color and shape by experimenting on raw canvas with the possibility of achieving a multidimensional surface for her and the viewer. The series consists of works focusing on geometrics, colors, and rhythms. "Threading the Needle in III" is part of a pop series of scrolls that portray the playful exploration of form and color as the black pull ties together the piece.
Completed in the summer of 2011 at the artist's studio in New York. The mediums in the painting are enamel and acrylic. Stretched and sized at 37 x 8 inches (93.98 x 20.32 cm.)