MICHAEL ALAN-The True Line King…with all due respect to Al Hirschfeld
Like I said in the "first post" of this thing, my reason for doing a blog is to have the freedom to show and say anything I want, and have the luxury of featuring friends. Well this is the first "real" post about someone, a friend, a fascinating man, and a really gifted artist…really gifted!!
"The Other Side" ©2012 Michael Alan
MIchael Alan's work is unique on many levels. When you look at a piece done by him, it's abundantly clear that you are looking at work by Michael Alan. There is no mistaking it for anyone else's. Much like when you see an Andy Warhol, you know who did it, same with Picasso or even Jackson Pollock, it's the same thing with Michael's work. It doesn't need to be signed, the work itself is the signature.
"I Am God" ©2012 Michael Alan
The controlled chaos of Michael's painting is what makes it so engaging to look at. On a first viewing the lines and color and collage elements may seem scattered and random, but on closer inspection you can see that every line, every spot of color, it's all very deliberate. I can tell you as an artist myself, there is no greater feat than making something seem spontaneous, especially if you've been working on it for six months. Michael manages this with the skill of a master magician.
"Barnacles" ©2012 Michael Alan
Michael's art isn't confined to 2D work. He is also very well known for his mesmerizing performances "The Living Installation". These performance pieces involve the artist creating living art out of models by installing vast mixed materials onto them, and turning the living into living art. It is almost like tripping watching this process. The shows are carefully orchestrated and Alan oversees every detail with laser like focus, from the music the the construction and eventual deconstruction of the work, it's masterful and impressive to say the least. The Living Installation is on a temporary hiatus due to other artistic commitments but please check michaelalanart.com frequently for the eventual announcement of the next one. Also check back here, I'll be making you all aware as well!
Like I said earlier, Michael is a friend, and a constant inspiration to me. Please make yourself familiar with his work, you'll thank me.
Update!! Michael is actually doing a couple of really interesting events and as promised, here is the info!
Proud to announce with Gasser Grunert Gallery: Solo Booth for the VIP Art Fair 8 featured works and potential Live Feed for the Living Installation April 21, 2012
Living Installation Dinner Party for 2-Special Event! Saturday March 31st | 8PM My Studio, Chinatown
Check michaelalanart.com for all the details!!!
Cheers!
Mark
p.s. I know it was selfless of me to write about someone other than myself first but this seemed fitting, warranted and well deserved!!!