MICHAEL RAAUM
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Artist Statement
Michael Raaum with painting, OpeningMy 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.

Selected Biography
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.
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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