the adults could muster. At eight, Michael Friedman won first
place in an All Adult Art Competition. His pencil drawing of a
Michael his future path.
of shades instantly provide a simultaneous solid read and then beauti-
fully morph into unique outlines. The digital montage creates images
with strong tonal contrast, appearing at first glance like an old black
and white television show doctored by Technicolor; yet immediately
this partial photographic ensemble is revealed as no mere morsel.
Each piece is placed intensely and with purpose, occupying an out of
the ordinary collision between abstract and apparent.
The range is resounding; while some pieces show clear evidence of
their photographic origination, others have taken the journey beyond
the lenses through the innovations of the artist's hand. Evidently,
this technique extends past his montage and photography composi-
tions. Friedman's watercolor method
reveals his eye for instant color pat-
tern, even in the lucid transparency
of the fluid approach.
san. A rainbow spectrum of tones
and hues are a perfect result of reflec-
tions off the waters in his tropical
locale. "Art is a living and breathing
influence within me," Michael states.
"It surges through my spirit like essential breath. Birthed within my
soul, it has developed into a fierce dynamic. Therefore, I create.
positive, pot-of-gold ambiance. Even his ink
pieces, embedded in their two-tone trait, seem
to set the stage for the explosion of color that
invariably follows.
collectors, including celebrity clients as well as
the more seasoned collectors. He embraces a
responsibility to know his target audience as a
society. Perhaps this communal perspective
indicates his outlook on art and its irreplaceable
contribution.
ty's values. Greater inroads into the hearts and
minds of the `movers and shakers' will be made
by producing art that inspires our communities
to become enthralled and introspective, whereby
we'll all grow into better human beings."
art, but also educating the public about the
cially when those voices are unclouded and forthright, not lacking
in integrity." -Blaise Morita