About the Exhibition:
In his new solo exhibition, Continuum, Michael Walsh showcases his latest body of work featuring vibrant, 3-D printed wall hangings and sculptures designed with VR and CAD modeling software. The exhibition will also feature select earlier works, highlighting the artist’s evolution from traditional methods to the fusion of high-tech manufacturing and classic mediums. This collection highlights the fruits of his artistic exploration, reflecting his ability to blend these technologies seamlessly into his creative practice. The new pieces showcased, predominantly created in the past year, reflect the evolution of Walsh’s practice, advancements in digital tools, his innovative spirit and dedication to pushing the limits of artistic expression.
About the Artist:
Currently based in the San Francisco Bay area, Michael Walsh is a versatile artist with a strong foundation in sculpture and industrial design. His art career is marked by his pioneering use of cutting-edge digital technologies and seamlessly integrating these digital manufacturing methods into his practice. His artistic journey began with graffiti/style writing on the East Coast in the pre-millennium era. Walsh credits painting in old steel mills and factories in Pennsylvania, along with the influence of the industrial landscape, as the foundation for his evolution into fabricating and casting metal sculptures. His sculpting process is often inspired by the dynamic rhythms and melodies of music, transforming the fluidity and energy of sound into physical forms that embody movement and dynamic composition. Over the years, Michael Walsh has transcended conventional boundaries, continually pushing the limits of his practice and advancing the evolution of contemporary sculpture.
