About The Artist

Artist Statement – Mike Engle Mike started working on his art in the late 1980’s. He started with painting on canvas then progressed to working with three dimensional canvas wall sculptures where triangles formed the basis of his geometric designs. As he progressed in his vision, the materials he used in his wall sculptures came to include metals such as copper, bronze, sealed lead, zinc and stainless steel. Mike Engle’s pieces are a mixture of materials, textures and colors blended together to create a unique visual experience. His fascination with geometric shapes, his unique use of patina and metal along with other materials and the diversity of the metal textures and colors are his trademarks. Subtle angles and curves lend an air of boldness and familiarity to the sculptural shapes and industrial aspects of his creations. The way light plays off the art is the key to his presentation. His distinctive sculptures reflect all elements of the surrounding environment. Once placed in natural light or accented with an artificial light source, no two days will be the same. As the times of day and season of the year change, so does his art. He lists artists Victor Vasarely, Piet Mondrian, Paul Klee, Rufino Tamayo and Alexander Calder as major inspirations. Contact Mike at Mike@mrengle.com or view his art at www.mrengle.com.