"Your paintings are just fantastic! Your work could be hanging in MOMA, the Whitney, or the Guggenheim in NYC!!!"
- Frequent visitor to NYC
"Exceptional abstract art. Thank you."
- Recent art collector
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Curriculum Vitae
Artist Statement
JohnMichael talks about his art
Since the early 80s I have had a passion for artistic painting. But it wasn't until the mid-90s that I began to focus on pure abstract forms. I love contrast. I love interesting shapes and brush strokes. Using a variety of painting surfaces, a variety of colors and tools, my abstracts are now full of energy and convey the passion I have for abstract art work.
I've been drawn to the great Abstract Expressionists, Expressionist artists, and Assemblage Art. I greatly admire and have studied the art of such masters as Franz Kline, Jasper Johns, De Kooning and Larry Rivers. I've also studied the work of artists from the Far East. As a result, you may see elements of abstract expressionism, minimalism, the orient, and calligraphy in my provocative abstract paintings.
I feel art should say something, provide a message. And with my abstracts I want someone who views my work to be energized, to be drawn to the work, and to study my art as one would dreamily watch the clouds and see familiar shapes.
Current Exhibitions
John Michael is an in-gallery represented artist in the SunDust Gallery, Mesa, Arizona. SunDust Gallery, an award-winning gallery, exhibits a variety of John Michael's abstracts.
In Scottsdale, Arizona, John Michael is represented by J. Jason Horejs and the Xanadu Gallery
Recent Exhibitions
2008
- April 12-30, 2008 'Formal Affair' will be in a group show at the Primo Piano Living Gallery in Lecce, Italy. The theme for the exhibition is Dress Code Seduction or Fetishism? And one aspect of the theme involves fashion and fetishism, which is the topic of the painting by John Michael.
2007
- Jury selected for 2-3-d-8 Energy Gallery exhibit
Toronto Canada
- Chandler Arizona Art Walk
- Artisimo Gallery, Continuous, Scottsdale AZ
2006
- 'A Night With The Artist' 4 Seasons Resort, Scottsdale AZ
- Art featured in movie by Hollywood Phoenix Studio
- Day Gallery, Phoenix AZ, First Friday Art Walk and Show
- Group Show at The Harris in el Pedregal, Boulder AZ
2005
- Artisimo Gallery, Scottsdale AZ
2004
- Hopkins Fine Art, Scottsdale AZ
1995
- Touring Drawing Exhibit
- Minnesota Center for the Arts juried show
First Place Painting Division
1993
- Minnesota Center for the Arts juried show
First Place Painting Division
Invited Artist but was unable to participate
Dec, 2007 - Invited Artist : Florence (Italy) Biennale, Biennale Internazionale Deii 'Arte' Contemporanea
Aug, 2007 - Invited Artist : Trapani (Italy) 2007
Oct, 2006 - Invited Artist : 'Genius & Madness' Exhibit PRIMO PIANO LIVINGALLERY, Lecce Italy
 
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Artist Bio
JohnMichael is a full-time, professional artist with a studio in Phoenix Arizona.
JohnMichael studied architecture at Iowa State University and the University of Minnesota. While attending the U of M, he began a serious study of fine art painting which resulted in several one-man shows most notably the show at the Federal Reserve Bank in Minneapolis. Several of his drawings were also selected for a national touring art exhibition.
While in Minnesota, he won several prestigious awards. In 1993 and again in 1995, he was awarded First Place in the Minnesota Center for the Arts open juried competition, which featured nearly 600 entries both years.
JohnMichael is a gifted visual artist. Since the mid-80s, he has been active in graphic design, web design, and professional photography. His photography clients include Northwest Airlines, America West Airlines, the City of St Paul, Travel Agent Magazine, Arizona Business Magazine, Ducks Unlimited Magazine, National Historical Endowment, Taliesin West, and numerous public speakers, models and musicians.
In 1997, JohnMichael moved to Arizona.
Besides enjoying contemporary architecture, JohnMichael is a student of abstract expressionism and expressionist art in general. He admires the work of Franz Kline, Jasper Johns, and Larry Rivers among others. He also studied the work of artists from the Far East. As a result, you may see elements of abstract expressionism, minimalism, the orient, calligraphy, and architecture in his provocative abstract paintings.
JohnMichael is fast becoming recognized throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe. Over the past 4 years, the artist sold over 60 paintings to collectors. Many of JohnMichael's paintings are in corporate as well as private collections throughout the United States and his work has received rave reviews recently by many collectors.
He has a growing reputation and relationship with several in Italy and, recently, with art collectors and enthusiasts in Spain, India, and Argentina.
John Michael is a member of the Americans for the Arts and Fractured Atlas. He was also listed in the 2005 Contemporary Artists Directory for Arizona.
Contact information:
John Michael Kearney
Arizona Studio
6024 S 22nd Dr
Phoenix AZ 85041
(815)550-8578
jm@artneversleeps.com
 
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