I am thrilled that my painting "Indoor Outdoor" 2024, acrylic and flashe on canvas, 48 x 48 is featured in New American Paintings Midwest Issue No. 173
This digital issue is FREE TO THE PUBLIC! @newamericanpaintings to read the issue and discover 40 incredible artists working in the midwestern United States. 💌
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Selections by Rosario Güiraldes
Curator of Visual Arts
Walker Art Center @walkerartcenter
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#exhibition #painting #interior #stilllife #botanical #design #interiordesign #art #homedecor #inspiration #plants #plantsofinstagram #indoorplants #houseplantclub #plantlife #houseplants #foliage #pfleghaarart #originalart #contemporaryart #modernart #michaelpfleghaar #kalamazoo #michigan
MICHAEL PFLEGHAAR @pfleghaar featured in New American Paintings Midwest Issue No. 173 🎉
This digital issue is FREE TO THE PUBLIC! Tap the link in our bio to read the issue and discover 40 incredible artists working in the midwestern United States. 💌
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Selections by Rosario Güiraldes
Curator of Visual Arts
Walker Art Center @walkerartcenter
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Ètagère
Flashe and acrylic on canvas
36 x 36 inches
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“My artistic focus is on the theme of relationships, both in form and concept. In terms of form, my paintings embody a balance between reality and abstractness, achieved through exaggerated color, flattened space, and defined edges that allude to the artwork as an entity. From a conceptual standpoint, I find inspiration in my environment, using it as a reflection of the inner self.
The essence of my creative practice lies in documenting the queer identity and its connections. Inanimate objects such as modern furniture and houseplants not only serve as a record of my personal experiences but also act as substitutes for human figures. To create a contrast to my discomfort with reality, I employ flamboyant, expressive objects and dramatic compositions in my paintings. Though my aim is to convey a personal narrative through an ongoing conversation, the work remains universally relatable through its recognizable depictions.”
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New painting: Hyacinth and Orange Lamp, 2026, flashe and watercolor on paper, 14 x 11, unframed.
This painting will be available at the Backyard Creative Crawl, May 30, 11 am - 5 pm. 10 Yards, 50 Artists, 1 Neighborhood, Creston. Location #6 on the map @backyardcreativecrawl@crestongr@bestincreston
#art #painting #flashe #botanical #michaelpfleghaar #hyacinth #lamp #starck #interior #stilllife
New painting: Dragon Tree and Amaryllis, 2026, flashe and acrylic on paper, 20 x 16, unframed
#art #painting #botanical #interior #michaelpfleghaar #amaryllis #dragontree #houseplant #orange #yellow #scarlet
Excited to have "Snake Plant Relief" included in the 2026 West Michigan Area Show at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts.
May 29, 2026 - September 27, 2026
Reception May 28 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
This annual juried exhibition was carefully curated from more than 300 submitted entries, ranging from paintings, prints, and photos to mosaics, ceramics, jewelry, sculpture, and mixed-media works.
This year’s juror is Xuxa Rodríguez, Patsy R. and Raymond D. Nasher Curator of Contemporary Art at Duke University’s Nasher Museum.
@kalamazooinstituteofarts #art #exhibit #kalamazooartinstitute #regional #michaelpfleghaar
Tomorrow is the last day to see my solo show, HOMEBODY, at the Ferris State Fine Art Gallery. Thank you to all who helped shape this wonderful exhibition and collateral materials.
Gallery hours: M-F: 10 am — 3 pm
The David L. Eisler Center, UCB 205.
805 N Campus Drive,
Big Rapids, MI 49307
@fsufineartgallery@ferrisdsgn@ferrisstateu
#art #exhibition #interior #paintings #homebody #stilllife #allegorical #narrative #michigan #bigrapids #michaelpfleghaar
Proud to share the commissioned painting for Mary's Ice Cream Parlor, within the newly renovated Lena Meijer Children's Garden. It will officially open later in May. The painting depicts symbols close to the donor family's heart and philanthropy.
It hangs along with the original Children's Garden map I created in 2004, when the garden opened.
@meijergardens #art #painting #meijergardens #marysicecreamparlor #michaelpfleghaar
SAVE THE DATE for the Backyard Creative Crawl in the Creston Neighborhood, Grand Rapids, MI, on May 30.
I will be showing original botanical paintings and ceramic sculptures, and painting live. This driveway-and-garage venue at 475 Julia will feature print artists, vintage items, gourmet coffee, live music, and more.
Closer to the date, a map with all the locations and artists will be released via the QR code.
@backyardcreativecrawl@artgoodies@foiledagain@abocoffeecompany
#creston #grandrapidsmi #backyardcreativecrawl #artists #michaelpfeghaar
"School of Inspiration," 2022 acrylic and flashe on canvas, 36 x 36, private collection.
This work draws inspiration from a moment at the Ox-Bow School of Art and Artists' Residency, which is where I rekindled my journey in ceramics.
@fsufineartgallery@ferrisdsgn@ferrisstateu #artwork #interior #flashe #acrylic #furniture #botanical #stilllife #ceramic #sculpture #pfleghaarart #michaelpfleghaar
