Michael COLL

Michael’s early childhood years were spent in Ireland and England prior to immigrating to Australia. He was educated in Melbourne and completed University studies in Education with majors in art and literature.

Michael commenced painting while completing his secondary education, as a form of recreation and relaxation and has continued ever since, completing many landscapes in oils, watercolour and mixed media. He has increased his artistic output with works in private collections in Europe, the Middle East and Australia. 
 
Michael moved into abstract and semi-abstract work in the 1990’s, exploring the interplay of colour, line and texture to bring the viewer to another plain and alert the senses. As a colourist Michael works with blends and contrasts, which can clash and travel through the painting, inviting the viewer to explore various dimensions and ideas. Michael’s work is influenced by his surroundings, the natural environment resulting in a variety of styles and techniques that express this connectivity.

Michael has sold consistently since exhibiting in 2004 and continues to carry out commission works for clients in Australia and overseas.

Exhibitions

  • Abstract Earth on line gallery in the United States
  • April 2004 Hepburn Springs Swiss/Italian Landscape Art Prize
  • April/May 2004 Daylesford Art Shop Gallery
  • June-July 2004 The Pantechnicon Gallery – Daylesford
  • February 2005 The Pantechnicon Gallery – Daylesford
  • April 2005 Melbourne Affordable Art Show
  • May 2005 Gallery M South Melbourne
  • May 2005 International Image Framers Gallery – South Yarra
  • February 2006 Tusk Gallery South Yarra
  • 2007-2009 Little Mallop & Metropolis Galleries Geelong
  • July-October 2009 Gallery on Sturt – Ballarat Group Exhibition