b'WORKING AT THE FISHER ALONGSIDE SOME OF MY FORMER CLASSMATES AND PEERS HAS BEEN THE BEST STEP IN MY EVOLUTION AS AN ARTIST. IT HAS OFFERED ME THE SPACE TO CONTINUE WORKING ON MY BODY OF WORK, AS WELL AS THE CREATIVE ENVIRONMENT THAT I STRIVE FOR AS AN ARTIST.M I C H A E L P O L A KOW S K IGOLDTOP STUDIOMichaelpolakowski.com / @michaelpolakowski mpolakowski.illustration@gmail.com / 313-670-0780Michaels practice rests in the intersection between fine art, illustration and design. In his work, he strives to incorporate the bold experimentation of fine art, paired with a delicate design sensibility. To date, his body of work juxtaposes the real and unreal to tell stories that are just outside of what you could believe. He loves painting familiar environmentslike the local corner store or an ordinary basement with surreal juxtapositions that insinuate not everything is quite right here. His work consists of graphic shapes, textures, typography, and illustrative iconographycommunicated within the practice of acrylic painting. The results are vibrant paintings and murals that are equal parts narrative, decorative and conceptual.'