GALLERY OPENING // STICKS & BRICKS PRESENTS:
HIGHER STATES NEW WORK BY: MICHAEL CRIGLER
OPENING RECEPTION: Friday, MAY 9th
2014 / 5 - 8pm
WHERE: STICKS & BRICKS -9 MARKET STREET, NORTHAMPTON, MA SHOW RUNS: MAY 7th - MAY 28th, 2014
In conjunction with Northampton’s Arts Night Out, on Friday May 9th, 2014 Sticks & Bricks will host a gallery reception for local artist, Michael Crigler from 5-8pm. Refreshments will be served, and music will be heard. Crigler’s work will be on display and for sale until May 28th.About HIGHER STATES
Higher States is like an explosive dream, or a weirdly detailed, ever-so-slightly timeworn memory thereof. Each image seems hauntingly familiar, yet hypnotically exotic, evoking some internal emotion connecting the viewer to the cosmic void, vibrant star nebulas, birth and earthy formations. In this new body of work Crigler is exploring the cosmic evolution that is unfolding in the universe. This visual journey dives into realms of new physics, energy and the interconnectedness of all things.
"My hope is not to only engage people with pretty paintings, but to create work that speaks to them on a soul level. I create work for the
Agate Study (1) by Michael Crigler inner light of all, making images that can work as 16 x 16, Mixed Media on Paperportals to remind us of our true nature."
More Info: sticksandbricksshop.com & michaelcrigler.com
About the Artist
Michael Crigler is a wild-creative. When he is not out roaming
the forests wildcrafting plants for medicine for his work as an herbalist, he
is in his studio working as an artist, poet and designer. His work is heavily
influenced by cosmic energy, healing, connection of all things and his
Cherokee and early Powhatan roots which trace back to Chief Powhatan and his
daughter Pocahontas.
His work has been exhibited in North America, Europe, Canada,
Australia, New Zealand and Japan.
He currently lives with his wife Lauren in Western
Massachusetts.
“A man who is 100% sane is dead.” - Osho
