Mike uses painting and other artistic practices to explore his curiosity of the human experience. Whilst wandering the world for 5+ years, he found a universal language in art - a means to connect cultural gaps and ascend communication barriers.
His painting process is built on skills learned as a house painter and a color chemist, mixed in with superpowers absorbed from all the artists he’s connected with along the way. Mike’s work reflects the natural environment outside interwoven with subconscious expression from the inside. It invokes a deep sense of wonder, encouraging a viewer to take their time and see beyond the surface.
After stimulating exhibitions in Virginia, Taipei and San Diego, Mike is currently working on new projects from his studio in Oceanside.
Available for artistic commissions and collaborations.
Contact me with your ideas! :)
MS.perceptions™ = Mike Smack's perceptions.
When read aloud, MS.perceptions™ could also sound the same as "misperceptions".
Or even the title of a lady who prefers to keep her marital status ambiguous, MS.perceptions™. Possibly the colorful, feminine part of his mind, she whispers sweet nothings of contours and fluorescence, always pushing the perceptive boundaries.