Swift

SwiftOriginally from Massachusetts, Michael Dandley is currently living in Vienna, Austria. He received a B. F. A. from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and an M. F. A. from the Zurich University of the Arts. About this collection: These works are stylized studies of ecology that release my paintings from the square edges of the page into the third dimension. Rendered in clay, these natural scenes provide a high relief canvas for my painting

and utterly unique

I hope to explore and gain a deeper appreciation for the delicate balance between wildlife and plant life that makes our landscapes thrive

and reminding children that they are right where they belong

4mm diamond

I was able to process the longing I felt for what I left behind and create space for a sense of groundedness in new soil

set practical goals

wheeling wagons

Make snowshoes

Sean Ware lives and works as an artist and educator in Portland

When Mark is not creating or teaching

Water Lily

The spout is to pour them out leaving me still and empty again