The Avenue Gallery is thrilled to welcome Michael King, a contemporary landscape painter whose work balances representation and abstraction through expressive brushwork, strong visual design, and a refined sense of atmosphere. Rooted in a dedicated plein air practice, his paintings begin outdoors through direct engagement with the landscape before evolving into larger studio works.
Influenced by his background in industrial design, King's work emphasizes simplification, colour relationships, edge control, and visual clarity. In 2024, he was awarded the Grand Prize at the Grand Prix of Art Plein Air Event in Steveston, BC, and was recognized as a Top 100 Finalist in the PleinAir Salon competition. King's paintings are held in private collections across Canada and internationally.
I explore design, space, and abstraction through simplification, refinement, and expressive brushwork, aiming to create paintings that feel experienced rather than described. - Michael King
Image: Canyon's Echo by Michael King – Oil on canvas, 20 x 40 inches
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