Mic Carlson
Artist bio Born and raised in Grand Rapids, MI, Mic Carlson, an eclectic artist whose passions for life and art are vividly seen in his colorful paintings, started his art career painting portraits,. In 1999 Mic began painting depictions on the life of St. Francis. In 2001 Mic was inspired to work with wax, shaping it into the form of St. Francis. In 2004 Mic was invited to the Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi, Italy to exhibit 16 bronze statues depicting the life of St. Francis. During the exhibition Mic was interviewed on Vatican Radio. Mic studied in Italy, Germany and Greece painting on location. When traveling he loves painting in watercolor. Mic has a gallery "Mic Carlson Gallery" in the Waters Building in downtown Grand Rapids. On June 11th 2008 Mic personally gave a bronze statue to Pope Benedict XVI. Mic is also working on 24 bronze sculptures for the St. Francis Sculpture Garden for Prayer and Meditation at the winding wooded pathways at Marywood Academy in Grand Rapids.

Mic Carlson

Artist bio

Born and raised in Grand Rapids, MI, Mic Carlson, an eclectic artist whose passions for life and art are vividly seen in his colorful paintings, started his art career painting portraits,. In 1999 Mic began painting depictions on the life of St. Francis. In 2001 Mic was inspired to work with wax, shaping it into the form of St. Francis. In 2004 Mic was invited to the Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi, Italy to exhibit 16 bronze statues depicting the life of St. Francis. During the exhibition Mic was interviewed on Vatican Radio. Mic studied in Italy, Germany and Greece painting on location. When traveling he loves painting in watercolor. Mic has a gallery "Mic Carlson Gallery" in the Waters Building in downtown Grand Rapids. On June 11th 2008 Mic personally gave a bronze statue to Pope Benedict XVI. Mic is also working on 24 bronze sculptures for the St. Francis Sculpture Garden for Prayer and Meditation at the winding wooded pathways at Marywood Academy in Grand Rapids.

About the work
Title: Reflection of a Fallen Soldier
Art form: 3-D
Medium: Cold Cast Bronze Sculpture
Year created: 2011
Description of work: I am sculpting 3 larger than life soldiers. These comrades represent the devastation of a lost brother in arms. The sculpture is sponsored by the (non profit) Michigan Fallen Warrior Memorial. Since 911 there were over 150 Michigan Soldiers killed in action from the Iraq War and over 50 from Afghanistan. I invite you to come a pay homage to the brave soldiers who have laid down there lives to protect us. The names of the fallen soldiers will be engraved on a monument. The Gerald R. Ford Museum will host this sculpture for Artprize 2011 on the middle pedestal directly in front of the museum. It is such an honor for me to display my heartfelt work at this Presidential location. I have extended an invitation for other similar heartfelt groups and friends to share their energy and visit this memorial. Peace and all good and God Bless the United States of America. Thank you for my freedom to create.

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