MICHAEL RAAUM
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Artist Statement
OpeningI paint life inspired abstractions that emphasize movement using form, color and line. My inspiration is the visual sensations around me. These are then transformed in the creation of the painting. My working process is formed by my art training, cultures I have experienced, artwork that has moved me and I am guided by the importance of ethics in making art.

My paintings are developed through a daily process. Often the ideas are a synthesis of the explorations that have taken place in prior drawings, paintings and color studies. I make room for unexpected results from the materials. I use the subconscious and look for meaning in the developing composition. Making the work becomes a conversation between the ideas, materials, shapes and colors.

The colorful compositions contain bold forms and 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 energy and integrity.

With open eyes, I practice making art daily, suspending the rules, excited to free my imagination by making marks. The excitement of following an idea keeps me at it, pursuing the new.
Opening      72" x 60"      acrylic on canvas      2006
Selected Biography
Michael Raaum has maintained his studio in Basalt, Colorado in the Aspen area since 1985. 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.
Highlights
 - Full time visual artist
 - Exhibit work on an annual basis
 - Work is in public and private collections
 - Paintings selected for publications and promotions

Education
 - 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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