Michael Diamond

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Bio: Michael Diamond, born in Los Angeles, graduated from the California College of the Arts in 2018 with a focus on painting. He has been living in Oakland for the past decade. Recently, he has shifted his artistic exploration towards sculpture, particularly in the medium of paper mache. His recent venture into paper mache sculpture explores the reinterpretation of personal narratives through everyday objects, integrating designs, motifs, and structures that reflect the histories embedded in urban artifacts.

Statement: My paintings speak on my experience walking in the city, pulling formal elements of color, textures, and patterns from the nuances of urban landscapes. I find myself ruminating on the histories that objects hold, combining designs, motifs, and structures to think about how my personal story can be reinterpreted through everyday objects.