Michael Baroff

Metascapes explore the transitional space between realism and abstraction where a dream-like inner meditative quality can emerge. Metascapes are certainly, on one level, seascapes, and yet again they are not, for the images are created without reference to any actually viewed scene, and the horizon line can be perceived to be the illusory boundary for what may be above and below the surface of our awareness. I have painted Metascapes for 30 years. I also make intimate videos that capture in-the-moment movement and ambient sound and I draw and paint expressive portrait and figurative imagery. EXHIBITS 2015 bG, Bergamot Station Santa Monica 2015 Hale Arts Space, Santa Monica 2015 Nitespa, Venice 2014 Brand Library, Glendale 2001 Odalisque Fine Art, Venice 1999 Tom Binder Fine Art, Marina del Rey 1996 Odalisque Fine Art, Venice 1988 Gallery 409, Marina del Rey 1987 James Turcoutte Gallery, Los Angeles 1984 Comeback Inn, Venice 1984 Santa Monica City Spring Art Show 1983 Pacific Art Guild SELECTED CORPORATE COLLECTIONS Robinson-May Department Stores (Office of the CEO), Los Angeles Water and Power Federal Credit Union, Los Angeles Friedman, Hahn and Rheingold, CPAs, Encino SELECTED PRIVATE COLLECTIONS Dr. Barbara De Angelis, Brentwood Dr. Bret Lyon, Santa Cruz Mr. and Mrs. Joe Wilson, Dana Point Mr. and Mrs. Michael Finch, San Clemente Ms. Stevie Stewart, Beverly Hills Michael Baroff's works are reminiscent of the paintings of Mark Rothko. The works have a mystical and spiritual quality, painted on the small scale – and are to be held and appreciated in an intimate relationship between the image and the viewer. Scott Canty, Director/Curator Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery