Artist’s Statement

My development as an artist started through close observation of nature, study of classical rendering, and realistic representation. My main interest was capturing the quality and shape of light. As I grew and matured my interests expanded into shaped paintings, abstract painting and drawing, assemblages, installations and sound sculptures.

            I work in a variety of media and processes in both 2 and 3-dimensoinal forms, allowing me to express myself in many different ways. I find that alternating my subjects, media, and processes of working, helps strengthen my abilities in each different area.

           I work out of my studio in Lynchburg, VA, creating original bodies of work for exhibitions and installations, and doing commission work for many businesses, individuals, civic organizations, and public institutions.

Brief Bio

Michael Twery grew up in Lynchburg,Va.  He studied at the Rhode Island School of Design and the San Francisco Art Institute, where he received his BFA & MFA degrees in Painting.  Michael has worked as an artist-in-residence and art instructor for over 35 years and exhibited work for 50 years. He currently works out of his studio in Lynchburg.

           Michael has exhibited his art in both California and Virginia. He has shown at the Museum of Modern Art Rental Gallery, the Diego Rivera Gallery and St. Mary’s College in the San Francisco Bay area; and at the Maier Museum, Lynchburg College, Roanoke College, the University of Virginia, the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts, the Academy Center of the Arts, and many other local and regional galleries in Virginia. Michael has created art commissions for the City of Lynchburg, the Craddock-Terry Hotel, Coleman Adams Construction, Amazement Square Children’s Museum, Hardee’s Corporation, Forest Elementary School, Lynchburg City Schools, the Boys & Girls Club of Lynchburg, Jubilee Family Development Center, Moore’s Country Store, James River Day School, and several other institutions and private individuals.