Sculpture
Relics of Decay (2016)
by Michael Armstrong
Steel, wire, wood, paper
Relics of Decay explores the degrading effect military service has on our service people, their families and society. 262 ceramic blades hung with wire represent our fallen service people 1999-2016. As the suspended blades sit in formation, they're misted daily with water causing rust and decay More.
Natal (2016)
by Michael Armstrong
Cast Bronze
45 x 25 x 35
Edition 1 of 10
Finalist Tom Bass Figurative Art Prize 2020
The Toll (2016)
by Michael Armstrong
Hand painted cast resin
Edition 1 of 10
Defined by expressive gestures, The Toll represents authentic emotion. The suggestion of staining reflects the impact of the external world and the struggle for individual expression. Detailed brushwork aligns to experience, materiality of paint equates to stagnation, inertia and destruction.
Contemplation (2016)
by Michael Armstrong
Single Cast Bronze
Edition 1 of 1
An exploration of lyrical form, contemplation expresses an intentional pause. Single cast bronze, this one-off unique piece sets a tone of rigidity and deep inner thought as hard and soft textures meet.
Paintings
Observers of Being (2020)
by Michael Armstrong
Oil on Linen
Highly Commended Finalist - Australian War Memorial Napier Waller Art Prize 2020
Drawings
Embrace (2019)
by Michael Armstrong
Graphite and watercolour on paper
32 x 44
Framed in Victorian Ash
Edge of uncertainty (2018)
by Michael Armstrong
Graphite and watercolour on paper
52 x 42
Framed in Victorian Ash
Tensions Breath (2020)
by Michael Armstrong
Graphite and watercolour on paper
52 x 42
Framed in Victorian Ash
Suspended promise (2018)
by Michael Armstrong
Graphite and watercolour on paper
52 x 42
Framed in Victorian Ash
A small studio for brave art
Mike Armstrong creates and teaches art from Mandala Studio a studio-gallery and wellbeing space in Canberra, Australia.