Michael Birawer Resume

Artist Statement

In my work I strive to capture the connections between people and place that create identity. Where we stop for coffee in the 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 hopethat my work makes people think about the importance of community in a world that seems to be increasingly individualistic.

Exhibitions (Solo Exhibitions indicated with *)

2010* Skylines, Bent Gallery - Minneapolis, MN
2009* CityScapes, Bent Gallery - Minneapolis, MN
2008* Introducing Vegas, Bent Gallery - Minneapolis, MN
2008 Group Show, Atlas Galleries – Chicago, IL
2008* Our City, Minneapolis City Hall – Minneapolis, MN
2007 Art Perchance, Minneapolis Institute of Arts – Minneapolis, MN
2007* Women In Solitude, Bent Art Gallery – Minneapolis, MN
2007* Mechanical Works, Bent Art Gallery – Minneapolis, MN
2006* Large Scale 3-D, Bent Art Gallery – Minneapolis, MN
2006* Small Works, Bent Art Gallery – Minneapolis, MN
2005* Small Works, Women’s Club of Minnesota – Minneapolis, MN
2005 Chicago 3-D, Gold Coast Fair – Chicago, IL
2005* Perceptions of the City, Bent Art Gallery – Minneapolis, MN
2004* Cut-Outs, Bent Art Gallery – Minneapolis, MN
2004* Pop!-out, Art Resources Gallery – Minneapolis, MN
2004* Dives, Northern Warehouse Gallery – Saint Paul, MN
2004 Metris Uptown Art Fair – Minneapolis, MN
2003* Introducing Chicago, Northern Warehouse Gallery – Saint Paul, MN
2003* Crawling through the Streets, Northern Warehouse Gallery – Saint Paul, MN
2003* Michael Birawer: Recent Works, Rossmore Gallery – Saint Paul, MN
2003 Metris Uptown Art Fair – Minneapolis, MN
2003 Edina Art Fair, Featured Artist – Edina, MN
2002* Scenes From the Twin Cities, Rossmore Gallery – Saint Paul, MN
2002 Art on the Lake, Featured Artist – Excelsior, MN
2002 Metris Uptown Art Fair – Minneapolis, MN

Private Collections & Commissions

Mr. Birawer has completed several public commissions including large works for:

-The Minnesota Twins
-Rick Bronson's House of Comedy
-Amano McGann
-Minnesota State Fair

In addition, Michael has completed forty-five private commissions and sold over 70 original
works of art.

Bibliography

2010 St. Paul Almanac - "Michael Birawer Offers Fanciful View of St. Paul"
2009 FOX9 - Weekend Buzz with Jason Matheson
2007 Life through a liquid filter by Matt Peiken, Saint Paul Pioneer Press: August
2007 WCCO-TV – “At the Fair with Michael Birawer”.
2007 KTSP – News feature, building “The State Fair” artwork.
2007 KARE 11 – KARE 11 Today Show.
2007 FM 107.1 – Ian & Margery Show.
2007 Minnesota State Fair – “Michael Birawer to create official commemorative artwork for the
         Minnesota State Fair.”
2006 WCCO-TV – feature story on Michael and his work.
2005 Bent Contemporary Art Gallery – Michael Birawer by Valerie Valentine. Pulse of the Twin          Cities.
2004 “Michael Birawer exhibit celebrates urban bustle” – Mary Abbe. Star Tribune: December.
2004 “Michael Birawer’s whimsical paintings are a hit” – Matt Peiken. Crawl of the Wild. Saint           Paul Pioneer Press: October.
2003 Beauty and the Building by Nancy Weingartner. Food Service News: September.
2003 Fox 9 Morning News. Uptown Art Fair Feature: August 1st.
2003 Art and About by Jayne Haugen Olson. Minneapolis/St. Paul Magazine: June.
2003 Six Questions: Michael Birawer by Amy Carlson. Saint Paul Pioneer Press: April 25th.
2003 You have to eat before your can CRAWL by Araceli Esparza. Lowertown News: April
2002 “Michael Birawer paints the Twin Cities architectural face, giving familiar landmarks and obscure street corners alike a gritty, darkly colorful spin that’s all his own.”– Jayne Haugen Olson. Street Smart. Minneapolis/St Paul Magazine: August.
2002 The Artists Are Coming… by John Mugford. Excelsior Bay Times: June.
2002 Kare 11 News. Art on the Lake Feature: June 8th.

Affiliations

Weisman Art Mob – Minneapolis, MN
Metropolitan Council’s Community Art Partnership – Saint Paul, MN
Chartable Organizations including: The American Diabetes Association, The American
Cancer Society, The Walker Art Center, NARAL, Planned Parenthood, Minnesota Public
Radio, ROMP, and various local high school benefits.

Education

1993 BFA, College of Visual Arts – Saint Paul, MN

Retailers of Fine Art Prints

Atlas Galleries – Chicago, IL
Accent Chicago - Chicago, IL (all locations)
Posters Plus – Chicago, IL
Fast Frame – Chicago, IL (several locations)
Picture Us Galleries – Chicago, IL
Deck the Walls – Chicago, IL
The Great Frame Up – Chicago, IL
Art Effects - Brooklyn Center
Main Street Gallery, Skyway – Minneapolis, MN
Deck the Walls, Burnsville Center – Burnsville, MN
Deck the Walls, Mall of America – Bloomington, MN
Picture This Framed – Wayzata, MN
Art Effects - Brooklyn Center, MN
Posters On Board – Minneapolis, MN
Frame Works – Saint Paul, MN
Kelley Gallery – Stillwater, MN
Art Holdings – Plymouth, MN
Art Resources, International Market Square – Minneapolis, MN
Art Resources, Galleria – Edina, MN
Gallery Editions – Apple Valley, MN
The Winning Edge – Maple Plain, MN
The Great Frame Up – Edina, MN
The Great Frame Up – Burnsville, MN
Picture Perfect Frame and Gallery – West St. Paul, MN
Your Art’s Desire – Minnetonka, MN