Lon Michels

Lon Michels is a Neo-pop artist who portrays the human figure within boldly patterned compositions to explore deeper dimensions of identity and humanity. Challenging traditional notions of portraiture, he incorporates personal tokens and intricately meaningful patterns unique to each subject, adding emotional depth to his richly detailed paintings.

Based in Wisconsin, Michels holds a B.A. from Ripon College and an M.F.A. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is a recipient of a National Endowment for the Arts award and was nominated for the Joan Mitchell Arts Award. His work has been exhibited throughout the United States, including a career retrospective at the Museum of Wisconsin Art.

Michels is available for portrait commissions. Please inquire if interested.