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Michael Hankin
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Artist Statement
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| Principles of Nature (natural rhythms / cycles / patterns, phenomena, scientific facts / data) are merged with the human condition through a variety of themes (ie: Creation, Time /Infinity, Chaos, Duality join with Human History, Psychology, and Spirituality). Celebrating the unity and meaning among this vast “geography” of possibilities is shared with the world. | ||
| New artifacts (constructed of found objects - wood, metal, glass, fabric, leather, paper, etc.) emerge from the new “association. By not altering the original size, shape or complexion of the original objects, inherent mystery, richness and integrity are revealed. | ||
| During assembly, certain pieces seem to gravitate towards others by an undefined innate attraction. Camouflage, juxtaposition and layering techniques assist to blur the boundaries between Organic and In-Organic Matter. Natural connections are explored and govern the organic evolution of each assemblage. Pieces physically interlock, share common colors, shapes, patterns, textures as well as offer emotive and conceptual content. A visual narrative emerges to transcend confines of culture and chronology. | ||
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| BORN - Los Angeles, CA |
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| EDUCATION |
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| California State University, Northridge (CSUN)Bachelor of Arts DegreeFine Arts Major |
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| Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-ARC) Masters of Architecture DegreeArchitectural Design Major |
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| GROUP EXHIBITION |
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| 1973 “Youth Expression ‘73” - Los Angeles County Museum of Art - Los Angeles, CA *Awarded “Honorable Mention for Mixed Media Sculpture”1975 “In Progress” - Campus Gallery - California State University, Northridge (CSUN)1983 “8th Annual Multi-Media Exhibit” - Burbank Fine Arts Federation - Burbank, CA*Awarded the “The Honorable Mention Award for Mixed Media Sculpture”1996 “Salon de la Petit” - Gallery 825 - Los Angeles, CA 1996 “Mail Art” - San Francisco State University Gallery - San Francisco, CA2000 “Off the Wall” - Palos Verdes Art Center - Palos Verdes , CA2001 “Salon Members 2001 Exhibit” - VIVA Gallery - Northridge, CA2001 “Collage Marches On” - VIVA Gallery - Northridge, CA2001 “Eye for Art” - Finegood Gallery - West Hills, CA2007 “Group Exhibit” - Lyons Art Gallery - Valencia, CA2008 “7th Annual Artist Studio Tour Exhibit” - Topanga Canyon Gallery - Topanga, CA |
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| SOLO EXHIBITS |
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| 2004 Village Square Gallery - Montrose, CA |
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