MICHAEL Banks: Layered Complexity We have the tremendous pleasure here at American Folk of representing 60+ folk artist spanning the entire Southeast Region. We love all of our artists, as they tend to provide an authenticity and unencumbered voice within an often stylized and affected art community. Many of our artists embrace the simple pleasures in life, rendering depictions of their favorite animal and plant life or capturing favorite places in their hometowns and memories Michael Banks abandons tradition on all levels. He does paint images he loves, yet he is not afraid to paint things that trouble, confuse and contradict him. He displays for us the complexities of being human, the love and the fear, the darkness and the beauty. In his own life Michael struggles with these edges, and in his art he shares his process with us, honestly and bravely. The result of Michael's questioning and radical humanity brings forth a graphically rich, complex, beautifully colorful and sometimes challenging tapestry of art. So, we honor Michael this month, and we embrace his ability and courage to give us something bigger than our favorite things in life. Please visit Michael's page via the link below. And, keep our next show in mind: Angels and Devils, a duo-show featuring the work of Paul Flack and Jim Gary Phillips which opens June 5th. We look forward to seeing you soon, Adam Amy Andrew Betsey-Rose Meghan Tim Visit Michael Banks's Gallery
	Michael Bank's "Melvin's End"

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