Michael Siegenthaler

Born 1972 Sydney

Michael Siegenthaler's recent works draw inspiration from the local environment. His subjects include the Boranup Forest and the Margaret River. Primarily his art practice deals with observations of light in the landscape and the transient nature of colour. His palette knife paintings play with contrasting colour to create impressions of light and depth. Having painted his way around Australia - it's unique light and landscape remain a constant source of inspiration to his work.

Originally from rural N.S.W Michaels artistic education spands from age 11 through to teaching at University, working in restoration, picture framing and directing his own gallery in Sydney.

Currently Michael tutors and paints professionally from his own Witchcliffe studio. His paintings are collected both nationally and internationally.

Education

1983 - 85 Hawkesbury Community College- Painting and drawing classes
1985 - 89 Alan James Art School - oil painting classes
1990    Higher School Certificate - Parramatta Marist Brothers
1991    Strathfield T.A.F.E - fiberglass fabrication
1991 - 95 University of Western Sydney, Nepean Graduated with BA (visual arts) Honours
1997   Graduated with Master of Arts Honours, UWS

Experience

1994 - 2003 Various positions with framing workshops.
          Head painted finishes framer at FX Framing.
1996 - 97 Technical Officer University of Western Sydney
1999 - 2003 Director of M.J.S Creative Solutions
          Manager Lords Road Studios. Conduct tuition of visual arts and camping retreats for artists.

Exhibitons and Awards

1992 "ArtExpress" traveling HSC student exhibition
        UWS First Year Student Expo, Fairfield School of Arts
       "The End of The Beginning", Peachtree Studios, UWS Nepean.
        Hawkesbury Art Society Exhibition.
        Hawkesbury Art Society Garry Young,Young Artist of the Year Award.
1993 2D or not 2D, Space YZ, UWS Nepean.
1994 B.A. Graduation Exhibition, UWS Nepean
        National Graduate Exhibition, Perth Institute of Contemporary Art.
       "Doing Time", Casula Power House, Sydney
       "Out of the Analogue", Center for the Arts, Hobart
1999 - Current Paintings showcased at -
         Graphic Art Gallery , Sydney
         Jahroc Galleries, Margaret River W.A
         Boranup Galleries, Margaret River W.A
2001 - 2005 2 Group shows at Depot Gallery, Sydney
2005   Rotary Art Award (runner up)
2005   "Natures Light" Jahroc Galleries Margaret River
2007   "Summer Exhibition" Clarion Contemporary Art. London UK
2007   "Sea and Sky" Clarion Contemporary Art. London UK

Collections

1999 - Current Andreone Solicitors, Sydney
Ruth Levine Designs, Sydney
Grant Samuels & Associates, Sydney
N.S.W Board of Studies
St John Of God Hospital

Private Collections

New York
London
Switzerland
Germany
Singapore




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