My paintings explore the complex interplay between light and shadow, using bold colors and expressive brushstrokes to evoke a sense of emotional intensity. I draw inspiration from the natural world, but my work is not meant to be purely representational. Instead, I aim to capture the raw beauty and transient nature of existence through the manipulation of paint and form. My focus is on creating visual narratives that resonate with the viewer on a visceral level, encouraging contemplation and reflection. The process of painting becomes a form of dialogue, a conversation between myself and the world, and a way of sharing my own unique perspective with others.
Artist Michael Bush investigates through painting the human tendency to see faces or other patterns in ambiguous images. He is a self-taught artist coming to the artform rooted in the idea of balance and selfcare through daily practice, abstract expression, and curiosity. Bush is continually inspired by the improvisational opportunities afforded to him through the combination of materials like acrylic paint, water, isopropyl alcohol, and enamel spray paint. He uses the chemical reactions of these materials as an artistic dance partner – emphasizing and countering, allowing for imagery to expand and contract with his embellishment of chance – resulting in works that rest deftly in a liminal state that spans recognition to abstraction.