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 My art is about
movement and energy coupled with paintings' artistic tradition.
I paint life inspired abstractions that emphasize colorful floating
compositions. Inspiration is found in the world around me and I use an
automatic painting process in the beginning stages of the work. The
materials activate my conscious and subconscious which guide my moves.
The painting evolves like a visual conversation as I make room for
unexpected results from the materials and look for meaningful
"mistakes."
The colorful compositions contain organic forms and strong linear
elements. They reflect contemporary concerns and succeed when the
viewer connects both intellectually and subconsciously. My goal is to
make captivating art that has depth, energy, clarity and integrity.
With open eyes, I practice making art daily, suspending the rules,
excited and fortunate to free my imagination. The curiosity of
following an idea keeps me at it, pursuing the new.
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| Colorado abstract painter,
Michael Raaum, has maintained his
studio in Basalt, Colorado in the Aspen area since 1985. His mixed
media paintings
emphasize compositions with colorful organic forms
and strong linear elements. He received a Master of Fine
Arts in Painting from the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis and
has exhibited his work nationwide. Michael is currently
represented by 44T
Artspace
in Denver, Colorado. |
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- Full time visual artist
- Exhibit work on an annual basis
- Work is in public and private collections
- Paintings selected for publications and promotions
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- Lincoln Center Institute for the Arts, New York,
Aesthetic Education.
- Master of Fine Arts, Painting and Drawing, University of
Minnesota, Minneapolis
- Bachelor of Elective Studies, Emphasis Painting, University of
Minnesota,
Minneapolis
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