Michael Baroff

My art is an expressive dialogue between the tangible and the intangible. I am interested in exploring a synthesis of representational, abstract, and ambient imagery as I seek to capture the essence of fleeting moments. Through the use of color, texture, line and composition, I aim to evoke a sense of wonder and curiosity, inviting viewers to explore their own perceptions and emotions. My process is both intuitive and deliberate, blending spontaneity with attention to detail as I embrace experimentation and the unexpected. This approach keeps my practice dynamic and also ensures that each piece is unique and authentic. It is my hope that through my work, viewers find a moment of connection, reflection and a spark of inspiration. My studio is in Santa Monica, CA.


Michael Baroff's work is reminiscent of the paintings of Mark Rothko and has a mystical and spiritual quality, to be appreciated in an intimate relationship between the image and viewer. - Scott Canty, Director and Curator, Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery

Form and matter are in continuous transformation within the space they are understood. Everything changes, from the most complex body in nature to the smallest particle. It is energy that gives form to what is in pr...

2022 Emeritus Gallery Solo Exhibit, Santa Monica
2021 M.A.D.S Gallery, Milan, Italy
2021 Divulgarti Gallery, Genoa, Italy
2020 bG Gallery, Bergamot Station Santa Monica
2018 bG Gallery, Bergamot Station Santa Monica
2017 FAB Gallery, Santa Monica
2017 Blue 7 Gallery, Santa Monica
2017 Beyond the Lines Gallery, Bergamot Station
2016 Unurban Gallery, Santa Monica
2016 Lark Gallery, Los Angeles
2016 Phantom Gallery, Los Angeles
2015 bG Gallery, Bergamot Station Santa Monica
2015 Hale Arts Space, Santa Monica
2015 niteSpa Gallery, Venice
2014 Brand Library, Glendale
2011 Blue 7 Gallery, Santa Monica
2010 Blue 7 Gallery, Santa Monica
2001 Odalisque Fine Art, Venice
1999 Tom Binder Fine Art, Marina del Rey
1996 Odalisque Fine Art, Venice
1988 Gallery 409, Marina del Rey
1987 James Turcoutte Gallery, Los Angeles
1984 Comeback Inn, Venice
1984 City of Santa Monica Art Show,
1983 Pacific Art Guild, Los Angeles