View Mike’s full JustArts collection here, and reach out to inquire about a purchase or to connect with him.

Mike is a self-taught artist working primarily with acrylics and found object sculptural work. His work emphasizes emotions through a hyper-realist style. Though his art he hopes to raise the question, 'How does one reconcile beauty with dysfunction?'

Mike has lived experience as a system impacted person. Through that experience he has been able to address his past traumas and find his value and sense of self. He now works as a substance use disorder counselor within the carceral system, providing trauma informed treatment for other system impacted people. Mike lives a life of service and amends, including donating his art to raise funds for organizations bringing programs to carceral institutions. He also facilitates a group for survivors of childhood sexual abuse.

Mike’s work is featured in an online exhibition at Bader + Simon, and he was interviewed for their podcast, B+S With Friends.

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