Michael Brown

 Artist Statement

“My style of work best relates to abstract expressionism or action-painting from the 1940’s and 50’s. Following the Second World War, a new movement emerged in New York made up of Neo-Expressionists such as Jackson Pollock. Art of this period was a move away from academia and most other artistic movements of the day (although it does have its roots in Surrealism). Pollock defined his work as “the act of painting itself. Opening the experience of the painter through the act of painting alone” 

My work is primarily abstract using either a profusion of colour or strict monotone.
I juggle intentionality with spontaneity – a fine balance between having no idea and at the same time having complete confidence. Each piece is inspired by a delicate yet fearless investigation into the unknown. Once I have made my discovery it’s all over and ends immaculately without interference. Then there is nothing more to do. 

I strive to continuously extend boundaries and overcome limitations, eliminating all forms of artistic authority.  I hope to correspond to a pull from somewhere within us all.

In my own understanding the significance of art is to clearly express the inner experience outwardly without nostalgia. It is the responsibility of the art and artist to ignite a discussion relevant to our time and place without the need to hide behind elaborate artistic equations.”