IN THE GALLERY WITH MIKE ELSASS

1001 East Second Street,Dayton OH 45402

23 September, 2021

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Painter Mike Elsass speaks on his 20 year career in the arts community Please joins us on September 23rd at 7pm in the gallery for an evening with painter Mike Elsass. Mike Elsass is a prominent member of the arts community in Dayton and has been an essential supportor and promotor for the visual arts community at Front Street. Mike will speak on his years of experience as an artist and a businessman and how he became a nationally reconized name. Mike Elsass has work in over 2,000 private collections. Mike has his studios in Dayton, OH and specializes in painting color field inspired work on weathered steel. “I paint abstract art on reused/recycled sheets of steel. My art is spiritual, meditative, and is based on emotion, appreciation of opportunity, and the energy of people and places. I am mindful of the moment when paint, color, texture, and discovery meet. My work involves painting, sponging and sanding. Many pieces have over 40 coats of paint and glazing. The work evolves until the final coating. My steel art represents strength, life’s trials, aging, imperfection and beauty.” – Mike Elsass Acrylic on rusted steel "Miraval Memories"