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MICHAEL ADAM ALPERT
As a muralist, Michael Alpert began experimenting with innovative ways to invigorate and energize everyday surroundings. He developed groundbreaking textures and finishes for the walls on which his murals were painted, expanding the palette of what was available in the medium. These textures would soon play a very apparent and expressive role in his paintings. Using sheetrock as his canvas and house paint as his medium, he painted portraits resulting in a highly dimensional interpretation of his subjects that has redefined traditional portraiture.

His paintings of people, especially children, are raw and real, yet remain sensitive to detail; not only the surface details, but also exposing the interior life and emotions of his subjects. His focus on the eyes of his subjects displays a concise realism which transcends the visual and draws the viewer into the realm of the spirit. The result is a very honest living image.

Michael says of his work, “The eyes allow me to see what the child allows, and the drops of paint over the face are the veils that protect the child’s vulnerability.” Never content with the surface, Michael insists on understanding his subjects, conversing with them until their inner life is revealed.

Michael received his training at the High School of Music Art, The Rhode Island School of Design and Pratt Institute, where he graduated with honors. He subsequently freelanced as an illustrator, working with Oscar De La Renta, American Express, Donna Karan, Neiman Marcus, and Arnell Bickford, to name a few.
His commercial work transitioned to larger mediums, and he was commissioned to paint huge murals for clients such as Sony Theatre, Magic Johnson Theatres, Planet Hollywood and numerous restaurants nationally and internationally. Recently his work has segued to a more personal place as he is now willing to share how he sees the world and how we occupy it. never wanting to preach Michaels images share glimpses of the every day and how he celebrates both the good days and bad ones using his camera and computer now, to paint and record the way he sees it. His hopes, dreams and passion seem to drip into his images with each click, drip and stroke he applies. Take a look, you most certainly will be compelled by his honesty and fascinated by the beauty of his images.

Favourite Movies
Dangerous liaison
Favourite TV Shows
AMERICAN IDOL
Favourite Bands / Musical Artists
DONNY HATHAWAY
Tools of the Trade
MY EYES, HANDS, CAMERA, BRUSH, PHOTOSHOP
Other Interests
BASKETBALL

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