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| A B O U T T H E
A R T I S T Peter Michelena is a Los Angeles native and graduate of Art Center College of Design. While at Art Center studying Illustration, Michelena developed an interest in photography that would become the foundation for his future work. Initially, attracted to shooting high fashion and editorial styles, Michelena soon began applying alternative techniques to conceptual imagery, working with found objects and elements of collage. After graduating in 1991, Michelena freelanced for the music and entertainment markets, creating distinctive album art, including cover art for virtuoso guitarist Steve Vai's Sex and Religion and movie posters for movies like Apollo 13 and The Rock, just to name a few. In 2000, Michelena opened Melrose Lightspace in West Hollywood, a unique, 2000 sq.ft. multi-use studio, created to support the local artistic community, as well as provide resources to charitable causes and those who support them. In the decade since opening, Melrose Lightspace has hosted numerous performances and art ex- hibitions and continues to feature some of the most original and talented emerging artists in the L.A. area. Continuing his practice of experimentation, Michelena's current work uses melted bees wax mixed with pigment- encaustic, applied to dream like images. The pieces are powerful and hypnotic, gently drawing the viewer in. Michelena's work may be viewed by appointment and is available in a variety of sizes and formats. Please inquire for details. Non-Profits Michelena amd Melrose Lightspace support: The Relational Center- http://www.relationalcenter.org/ Friends of El Faro- http://www.friendsofelfaro.com/ War Ate My Heart- http://www.waratemyheart.org/ |