Artist - Michael James Cisarik 

In this conversation, Michael James Cisarik, an emerging abstract artist, discusses his journey as an artist and the challenges and successes he has encountered. He shares his experiences participating in art fairs and the importance of collaboration over competition in the art world. Michael also talks about the power of social media for artists and how it has helped him gain recognition. He explains his artistic avenue and the significance of movement in his work. Finally, he introduces his latest collection, 'Intentions,' and discusses the stories and intentions behind the pieces. In this conversation, Michael James Cisarik discusses his process of selecting a color palette for his artwork and the importance of neutral colors. He also provides a sneak peek into his upcoming collection, titled Odyssey, which features large-scale works. The collection is still a secret, but Michael plans to reveal more details in the coming weeks. He also mentions his current exhibition at Adams Gallery in Austin, where his artwork is on display indefinitely.

Website: https://michaeljamescisarik.com/

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaeljamescisarik/

Gallery Representation:

 Adam’s Gallery - Austin, Texas 

The Miller Gallery - Charleston, South Carolina

Paintings We Discussed:

Intention Collection 

For When We’re Older

Odyssey Collection - Coming Soon

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

01:08 Meeting and Art Fairs

03:10 Balancing Introversion and Social Engagement

05:28 The Creation of The Artist Stoop

06:06 Becoming an Artist During the Pandemic

09:18 The Power of Social Media for Artists

11:17 Collaboration Over Competition

13:16 Michael's Artistic Avenue

15:21 The Importance of Movement in Michael's Work

19:10 Introducing the Collection 'Intentions'

22:53 The Story Behind the 'Intentions' Collection

24:23 The Power of Stories in Art

25:40 Color Palette Selection

35:18 Upcoming Collection: Odyssey

46:30 Anticipation for the Collection

48:01 Exhibition at Adams Gallery

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