ArtPrize - Sep. 23 - Oct. 8, 2009 - Grand Rapids, MI
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Mike Kelley
Ada, MI

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Mike Kelley

Artist bio

Mike Kelley was born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri. After graduating from the University of Kansas, he went to New York City where he studied art and design and received his Master's Degree at Pratt Institute. He began his professional career as a Graphic Designer and advanced to Creative Director working with several major metropolitan newspapers. He now lives and operates his studio in Grand Rapids, Michigan and devotes full time to his painting and mixed media work. Mr. Kelley has received numerous national and international awards for his commercial work. His non-objective and painted relief works have been in over forty National Juried Exhibitions throughout the United States.
About the work
Title: Composition la Tete

Art form: 2-D

Medium: Acrylic, Mixed Media

Year created: 2010

Description of work: "Composition la Tete" breaks down complex organic form to a simple geometric shape Void of excess imagery but rich in pure form, "Composition la Tete" is a mathematically proportioned work of art.
Paradoxically, abstract art expressed at the mathematical level is organic at its core and directly related to the mathematical proportions of all living things including our very DNA.
The geometric modulation of "Composition la Tete" can also be traced to the famous art movement De Stijl, with such great artists as Theo van Doesburg and Bart van der Leck. But perhaps it was Cezanne's famous observation that all of nature could be distilled into three basic shapes that best describes my inspiration in creating my work.

Technical details
Linear wall space needed: 4 ft.
Total square feet needed: 8 sq. ft.
Additional considerations
Audio/video needed: No
Electrical needed: No
Lighting needed: No
Internet access needed: No
Ground floor access needed: No
Indoor space needed: Yes
Outdoor space needed: No
Cathedral Square - Exhibition Center Mike Kelley is showing at:
Cathedral Square - Exhibition Center
360 Division Ave. S
Diocese of Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

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