​Michael was trained at the prestigious Mosaic Art School in Ravenna, Italy by Maestra Luciana Notturni and her colleagues. His work has been exhibited nationally and internationally, at the DeYoung. Open in San Francisco 2020, “Embodied”; the 2019 SAMA Invitational Exhibit at Vanderbilt University; and the Ravenna Mosaico 2017 Biennale. He has won awards at the annual “Mosaic Arts International” exhibits in 2010, 2011 and 2015 as well as appearing in several art and mosaic publications. 
Based in San Francisco for 30 years, Michael recently relocated to Forestville, CA where he maintains his studio practice creating fine art mosaics, reproductions and commissions for private and commercial clients. He also teaches the classical Italian principles and methods of making mosaics.​​
“Many aspects of my professional dance and theatrical background present themselves in my mosaic works. They are often characterised by movement, energetic visual dynamics, dramatic lighting, and a high level of detail. Capturing and expressing these are what inspire and motivate me the most. I also have fondness for Greco-Roman antiquity and the heroic. I seek to create a visceral experience, an energy, a feeling, a mood or inspiration. In a world that seems to have lost its mind, my goal is to fight for wonder. This is what my work is about. I live for the intake of breath when viewing my work. Simply put, I create to express my experiences as a human being. I create what I like and, that subject matter is diverse and ever evolving. 
I take pride in being versatile and exploring new ideas that present themselves as well as mastering the traditional methods and styles that are at the foundation of my work.”
You can find out more about Michael on his website.