ABOUT

Bio:

Michael is an illustrator and fine artist whose work is rooted in iconography, experimentation, and the art of flâneur. Blending traditional and contemporary techniques, he creates visually compelling allegories to invoke contemplation.

Illustration:

2023 - Hadean Press - Dreams & Letters

2022 - Hadean Press - Conjure Codex Five

2016 - Kelvin Wetherell - “The Jackknife Letters” - Album Cover

Exhibitions:

2020 - Online Exhibition “Grit and Glide” Toronto, Canada

2018 - The Delisle Space “Fresh Meat” Toronto, Canada

2017 - #Hashtag Gallery “Sketchbook Show” Toronto, Canada

2017 - Articulations “Filler Up” Toronto, Canada

2015 - Project Gallery “Delta” Toronto, Canada

2015 - Articulations “Filler Up” Toronto, Canada

2012 - Corridor Gallery “The Works II” Toronto, Canada

2012 - Artscape Triangle Gallery “Made In Canada” Toronto, Canada

2011 - Corridor Gallery “The Works” Toronto, Canada

2011 - Latitude 44 Gallery “So This is Paradise” Toronto, Canada

Public Art:

2017 - Sketching The Line Transit Commission / Pattison Outdoor Advertising               Toronto, Canada

2012 - Centennial Collage School of Business - “Foyer” Toronto, Canada

Media:

2016 - “Pen World Magazine” - October Issue

2011 - “An Uncommon Scribbler” - The Toronto Observer

Awards:

2012 - Centennial Collage Dean’s Award

2011 - The FASSIE Award

Education and Training:

2018 - George Brown, Jewelry Methods

2013 - Centennial College, Fine Arts Program (With Honours)

2005 - Ryerson University, Publishing Certificate

1994 - Wexford C.I. (School of the Arts) - O.S.S.D. in Visual Arts

Talks and Workshops:

2013 - Life Drawing Workshop - Centennial College

2012 - Dyslexia in Art - Centennial College

2012-2013 - Life Drawing Instructor - Centennial College