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Simon Michael (1905 - 2002) -
If one were reduced to a single word to describe Michael's art
that word would have to be "COLOR". A complex
individual, Simon Michael had an unparalleled love of life, and
he viewed the world as few others saw it. He spent his entire
life devoted to art. A recognized master of oil, acrylic,
watercolor and sculpture, he had an equally honored reputation
as a teacher. He was a colorist in the full sense of the word.
"Give them diamonds and rubies" he would tell his
students. Simon Michael's first exhibition was held in Paris in
1924. For almost a century he spent his life creating, teaching
and collecting fine art.
The Simon Michael Art Gallery in
Rockport, Texas
Simon Michael's works in oil,
acrylic, and watercolor, as well as his extensive private art
collection are on display. His collection includes many bronze
sculptures from various artists, and early paintings from Dalhart
Windberg, a former student of Simon Michael's . A sculpture from a
lifelong friend, Lincoln Borglum, the creator of Mount Rushmore is
also included. The gallery is open daily to the public. Hours of
operation are 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.. Private tours and
appointments are also available.
Simon Michael instructing a
student
on location during summer of 1951.
(Photo first printed in Houston
Chronicle Magazine, 1951)
Rockport's many resident artists
speak of Michael fondly as the "godfather" of the art
movement in South Texas.
About 250 of Simon Michael's
original works are available at the gallery
Along with Simon Michael's work, his personal
art collection is also on display with works such as sculptures by
Remington and Lincoln Borglum (of Mt. Rushmore fame)
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