Michael Birawer
American Artist (Born
1971, St. Paul MN USA)
Nationally-acclaimed artist, Michael Birawer,
has brought a new look to the face of urban neighborhoods through
his unique style of painting. A combination of graffiti, cartoon,
illustration and heavy textures, his paintings have received
praise from both art criticsand patrons, who describe his work
as “one of the best
examples of the contemporary revival of urban art.”
When asked about his work Birawer states, “In my work,
I strive to capture theconnections between people and place that
create identity. Where we stop for coffee inthe morning, have
a beer with a friend, or celebrate an anniversary all become
a part of who we are as individuals, neighbors, and community
members. By exaggerating the personalities of the people and
architecture, I hope to inspire emotions and evoke memories for
the viewer; feelings that may go unnoticed or underappreciated
in the
routine of life. Additionally, I hope that my work makes people
think about the importance of community in a world that seems
to be increasingly individualistic.”
In addition to selling over 70 original works depicting scenes
of the Twin Cities, Chicago, Seattle, Las Vegas and San Francisco,
Michael has completed commissions for the Minnesota Twins, Rick
Bronson’s House of Comedy and the
Minnesota State Fair,
among others.
Birawer was born, raised and currently lives in the Twin Cities. |
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