circa 2010
Inspired by Abstract Expressionism and driven by deep curiosity, artist Michael Pauker has created an expansive oeuvre that is inclusive of abstract and figurative paintings, landscapes, sculptures, prints and collages constructed with scraps of aging historical documents, watercolor paints and found objects.
“As an artist, I am not a one-trick pony,” he has said. “Some artists find success doing one thing and stick just with it. But my curiosity is omnivorous. I’m driven by images I’ve never seen before, both abstract and figurative.”
Born in 1957 in New York, Pauker knew he wanted to be an artist from the age of 15. He earned his BFA from the State University of New York (SUNY), then in 1989, completed his MFA at Mills College (now Mills College at Northeastern University) in Oakland where he was awarded the City of Oakland Fellowship in Painting.
Since 1988, Pauker has lived and worked in the Bay Area, teaching art in various venues such as schools, colleges and institutions including the California Medical Facility in Vacaville, the state’s prison hospital, for several years. When he isn’t teaching, Pauker focuses on creating art — the mediums of which can change by the moment.
While he works in oil on canvas for most of his paintings, Pauker is also known for his “Miniature Collage” series. He has worked on this series for more than a decade. Other works include abstract drawings and figurative watercolors blended with collages of vintage paper, stamps and found objects — his Oesterreich II is an example of the latter.
Pauker has exhibited widely across the United States, Japan and Costa Rica, and his works are held in the public collections of many institutions including the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco.
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Brainiac 1 Abstract
By Michael Pauker
Located in Soquel, CA
Large-scale abstract of brains by Bay Area artist Michael Pauker (American, b.1957). Unsigned, but was acquired with a collection of his work. Unframed. Image size: 60"H x 70"W. No...
Canvas, Oil
Brainiac VII Abstract
By Michael Pauker
Located in Soquel, CA
Large-scale abstract with multi-colored brains layered on a neutral background by Bay Area artist Michael Pauker (American, b.1957). Unsigned, but was acquired with a collection of h...
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Brainiac X, Contemporary Large-Scale Abstract
By Michael Pauker
Located in Soquel, CA
Large-scale abstract with neon green brains layered on a textured grey and black background by Bay Area artist Michael Pauker (American, b.1957). Unsigned, but was acquired with a co...
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Brainiac IX, Large-Scale Contemporary Abstract
By Michael Pauker
Located in Soquel, CA
Contemporary large-scale abstract with multi-colored brains layered on a textured black background by Bay Area artist Michael Pauker (American, b.1957). Unsigned, but was acquired wi...
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Brainiac VI, Contemporary Large-Scale Abstract
By Michael Pauker
Located in Soquel, CA
Large-scale contemporary abstract with multi-colored brains layered on a black background by Bay Area artist Michael Pauker (American, b.1957). Unsigned, but was acquired with a coll...
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Multi-Pattern Colorful Abstract
By Michael Pauker
Located in Soquel, CA
Colorful abstract painting by Bay Area artist Michael Pauker (American, b. 1957). Unframed. Unsigned, but acquired with a collection of his work. “I’m driven by curiosity...where i...
Canvas, Oil
American Abstract Contemporary Art by Greg Minah - These Elements
By Greg Minah
Located in Paris, IDF
Acrylic on canvas Greg Minah is an American artist born in 1978 who lives and works in Baltimore, Maryland. Greg grew up in Columbia and graduated from the University of Maryland at College Park with degrees in English Literature and Studio Art. Minah has been honored as a finalist in both the Bethesda Painting...
Canvas, Acrylic
Untitled 22058 (Abstract painting)
By Martin Reyna
Located in London, GB
Untitled 22058 (Abstract painting) Oil on canvas — Unframed. This abstract oil painting showcases a compelling investigation into the visual language of oil. The artist explores the...
Canvas, Oil
Untitled 22058 (Abstract painting)
By Martin Reyna
Located in London, GB
Untitled 22058 (Abstract painting) Oil on canvas — Unframed. This abstract oil painting showcases a compelling investigation into the visual language of oil. The artist explores the...
Canvas, Oil
Untitled 24043 (Abstract painting)
By Martin Reyna
Located in London, GB
Untitled 24043 (Abstract painting) Oil on canvas — Unframed. This abstract oil painting showcases a compelling investigation into the visual language of oil. The artist explores the...
Canvas, Oil
American Abstract Contemporary Art by Greg Minah - Related Intervals
By Greg Minah
Located in Paris, IDF
Acrylic on canvas Greg Minah is an American artist born in 1978 who lives and works in Baltimore, Maryland. Greg grew up in Columbia and graduated from the University of Maryland at College Park with degrees in English Literature and Studio Art. Minah has been honored as a finalist in both the Bethesda Painting...
Canvas, Acrylic
0118.14 (Abstract painting)
By Tracey Adams
Located in London, GB
Pigmented wax and ink on Shikoku paper - Unframed Working on paper has always been an important part of Tracey Adams daily practice. For almost thirty years, drawing has provided a ...
Paper, Ink, Wax
