Michael Wayne

This portraiture dives into the fascinating interplay between humanity and the world of fungi, exploring the echoes of primal connection and the depths of human memory. I am captivated by the way we, as a species, seem to both yearn for and recoil from our organic roots.

Process begins with a spark – a vivid memory, a dream fragment, or the intriguing form of a found object. These initial inspirations then take shape through collage and digital manipulation, culminating in multi-media paintings that seek to challenge perception.

The intention is to create art that encourages introspection and invites viewers to contemplate their own relationship with the world around them. I hope to foster moments of reflection, celebrate the beauty of imperfection, and spark a dialogue about how we perceive reality. Ultimately, my art seeks to be a space for contemplation and a celebration of the human experience.

Iterations in digital post production,
Future state is painted / multi-mediums

Bachelor of Fine Arts
Ringling School of Art & Design

2023 The DeYoung OPEN
Museum exhibition featuring CORDYCEPS
The de Young Open is a juried exhibition at the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco that showcases artwork from artists living in the nine Bay Area counties. The exhibition features a diverse range of works, hung in a "salon-style" installation.

2014 Transformation of Connectivity: Conversation, Confluence, Collaboration
• Mercury 20 Annual Group Exhibition • Oakland, CA

2013 Multimedia • Studio Quercus • Oakland, CA

2011 Panoramic video installation for Robert Solheim
• MIMAA (International Exhibition of Advanced Music and Audiovisual) • Spain

2008 AQUAVIT - Telepatía in collaboration with Robert Solheim
• Norway / Spain