Michael Hoffman
American, b. 1965
After the Rain & Sweet Night, 2006
Oil, mixed media on panel
Two works, both signed, titled, and dated to verso. Both vertical and undisturbed seascapes in dark and tumultuous fashions. Neither framed. Includes Michael Hoffman Catalogue 2007.

Michael Hoffman's paintings are meditative studies done with rich colors and bold graphic compositions. "I often incorporate circles, grids and stripes. The universality and appeal of this symbology pulls the viewer in and holds them there to explore the subtle details. I try to create work that both captivates and calms. I work with abstractions because I want to put forth something universal that can be open to interpretations that are unique to each individual and can continue to evolve over time. A common theme in my painting is the relationship between rigid linear form and the organic flow of nature, order and disorder. I feel this is reflective in many ways of our society and peoples’ longing for something more than the sterility of technology in our modern lives. I believe inclusion of these two elements creates a certain universal harmony in many of my paintings." -AskArt Archives
Panels: 24 x 12 in. (60.96 x 30.48 cm.)