Michael De Large - About Michael De Large, Biography, Exhibitions and More

Biography

Michael De Large
Manchester. 1987. Painter

My primary concern in art is visual form. I set out with an idea that comes from life experiences, thoughts, failures, and contradictions, pursuing the human condition. This body of work influences the feeling of the viewer.

2015-2017
These pieces are based on conceptual characters that give the viewers a look at themselves, having inner struggles of contemporary emotional issues, from a perspective of a working-class background. The disintegration of culture that is lost being from another country has been a concern in this work. The leading problem is associated with a loss of tradition and a link to destroying socializing due to technology and social media. These paintings are what the viewer can relate having a similar and emotional background.
The ideas are presented through portraits of a character with an interesting emotional look, pose, or background painted traditionally.

2017- Present.
The later works have developed into movement captured on the canvas as a soul leaves a trail of paint. These are sort of dreamlike states that question beauty and vanity.

My paintings have been sold to clients, from all over the world including the USA, Canada, China, Australia, and Europe. I have sold up to 50 paintings from 2007

The paintings: All my work is signed and a certificate is also included, all paintings are ready to hang.

Commission an Artwork - I will be happy to create a unique custom piece in any size, send me a message.
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Education

2006 - 2009

University of Central Lancashire
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Event: Parallax Art Fair

Dates: 24 Jul 2015 - 26 Jul 2015

Venue: Chelsea Town Hall, King's Road, Chelsea, London SW3 5EE, United Kingdom

Showing a total of 9-10 art works.

Event: Sensory Soundscapes

Dates: 7 Dec 2014 - 8 Dec 2014

Venue: Kraak Gallery, Manchester

About
Music from Gorgeous Bully, Young Myths and John Ainsworth
and Art from Michael Wryte, Jake Haigh and Josh McKeown
Sensory Soundscapes presents a unique night combining the finest talent in music and art. Marvel at the creative talent from a variety of artists whilst being entertained by some of Manchester's finest musicians.

Gorgeous Bully
Originally the solo work of Thomas Crang, Gorgeous Bully moved from Plymouth to Manchester and formed a full band. Having supported Joanna Gruesome and been featured multiple times in NME, this grungy lo-fi pop band are definitely one to watch out for. Their EP 'Nobody Hates You as Much as You Hate Yourself' is a celebration of misery and loneliness with a cheery background.
https://soundcloud.com/gorgeousbully

Young Myths
Another band to have frequented the pages of NME, Young Myths are a very new band hailing from Cheetham Hill. With a few select yet valuable gigs under their belt including a support slot with Woman's Hour and shows for well-known Manchester promoter Now Wave, Young Myths have made the most promising of starts.
https://soundcloud.com/youngmyths

John Ainsworth
John Ainsworth is a singer-songwriter with a difference. Crafting haunting songs on his 12-string acoustic, John combines his virtuosic playing with influences such as Radiohead as well as folk and blues. Not a stranger to the Manchester scene and with years of experience, his most notable gig to date was supporting The Charlatans at Delamere Forest and he is certain to have many more.
https://soundcloud.com/johnainsworthmusic

Mykal Wright
London based oil painter Mykal Wright creates surreal portraits.
http://www.vintageinfurs.com/

Jake Haigh
Spray paint artist Jake Haigh will be showcasing his work using stencil based work.

Josh McKeown
Based in Manchester, Josh McKeown is relatively new to the art scene and will be showcasing his fine art.

Event: Up and coming work

Dates: 4 May 2012 - 10 Jan 2013

Venue: Mary and Archies, Manchester

Shown a few paintings in a gallery, bar venue for about six months.

Links

Like me on Facebook

Follow me on Instagram

Education

2006 - 2009

University of Central Lancashire

There are no upcoming events

Show previous events Hide previous events

Previous events

Event: Parallax Art Fair

Dates: 24 Jul 2015 - 26 Jul 2015

Venue: Chelsea Town Hall, King's Road, Chelsea, London SW3 5EE, United Kingdom

Showing a total of 9-10 art works.

Event: Sensory Soundscapes

Dates: 7 Dec 2014 - 8 Dec 2014

Venue: Kraak Gallery, Manchester

About
Music from Gorgeous Bully, Young Myths and John Ainsworth
and Art from Michael Wryte, Jake Haigh and Josh McKeown
Sensory Soundscapes presents a unique night combining the finest talent in music and art. Marvel at the creative talent from a variety of artists whilst being entertained by some of Manchester's finest musicians.

Gorgeous Bully
Originally the solo work of Thomas Crang, Gorgeous Bully moved from Plymouth to Manchester and formed a full band. Having supported Joanna Gruesome and been featured multiple times in NME, this grungy lo-fi pop band are definitely one to watch out for. Their EP 'Nobody Hates You as Much as You Hate Yourself' is a celebration of misery and loneliness with a cheery background.
https://soundcloud.com/gorgeousbully

Young Myths
Another band to have frequented the pages of NME, Young Myths are a very new band hailing from Cheetham Hill. With a few select yet valuable gigs under their belt including a support slot with Woman's Hour and shows for well-known Manchester promoter Now Wave, Young Myths have made the most promising of starts.
https://soundcloud.com/youngmyths

John Ainsworth
John Ainsworth is a singer-songwriter with a difference. Crafting haunting songs on his 12-string acoustic, John combines his virtuosic playing with influences such as Radiohead as well as folk and blues. Not a stranger to the Manchester scene and with years of experience, his most notable gig to date was supporting The Charlatans at Delamere Forest and he is certain to have many more.
https://soundcloud.com/johnainsworthmusic

Mykal Wright
London based oil painter Mykal Wright creates surreal portraits.
http://www.vintageinfurs.com/

Jake Haigh
Spray paint artist Jake Haigh will be showcasing his work using stencil based work.

Josh McKeown
Based in Manchester, Josh McKeown is relatively new to the art scene and will be showcasing his fine art.

Event: Up and coming work

Dates: 4 May 2012 - 10 Jan 2013

Venue: Mary and Archies, Manchester

Shown a few paintings in a gallery, bar venue for about six months.

Biography

Michael De Large

Manchester. 1987. Painter

My primary concern in art is visual form. I set out with an idea that comes from life experiences, thoughts, failures, and contradictions, pursuing the human condition. This body of work influences the feeling of the viewer.

2015-2017

These pieces are based on conceptual characters that give the viewers a look at themselves, having inner struggles of contemporary emotional issues, from a perspective of a working-class background. The disintegration of culture that is lost being from another country has been a concern in this work. The leading problem is associated with a loss of tradition and a link to destroying socializing due to technology and social media. These paintings are what the viewer can relate having a similar and emotional background.

The ideas are presented through portraits of a character with an interesting emotional look, pose, or background painted traditionally.

2017- Present.
The later works have developed into movement captured on the canvas as a soul leaves a trail of paint. These are sort of dreamlike states that question beauty and vanity.

My paintings have been sold to clients, from all over the world including the USA, Canada, China, Australia, and Europe. I have sold up to 50 paintings from 2007

The paintings: All my work is signed and a certificate is also included, all paintings are ready to hang.

Commission an Artwork - I will be happy to create a unique custom piece in any size, send me a message.