Internally driven, and emotionally charged, Keck’s original abstract art and mixed media paintings have been described as “dark yet uplifting simultaneously”. Keck works in a wide variety of mediums. When viewing Keck’s portfolio for the first time one is under the belief that the works presented are the creations of several talented artists. The diverse collections however are the efforts of just one. Explosive abstract art paintings, contemporary mixed media collage art, recycled art, spiritual paintings and her intricate and obsessive circle drawings are just some of the styles you will uncover when you delve into the world of The Raw Artist.
“Keck’s expansive surfaces command the attention of passers-by, reward the focus of new as well as seasoned collectors and transform a static wall into a crystal ball. Few creations rival the pure power, active style and personal impact of Keck’s work.” That is how John Yimin, advisor/caretaker of The Ioema Collection, reacts to the work of self-taught artist Michel Keck.
Michel Keck, a.k.a. The Raw Artist, is a self-taught, abstract painter from the mid-west. While Michel has been creating art in various forms throughout her life it was not until 2003, after having naturally reversed several serious health conditions via a raw food diet, that she started creating her art on a full-time basis.
In a fairly short period of time, Keck accomplished unheard of achievements as a self-representing artist. Selling her original abstract art & mixed media paintings via methods that most in the art world deemed unconventional, Keck garnered the attention of astute, contemporary art collectors around the world. By the end of 2006 Keck sold over 1,500 original paintings to art collectors throughout the U.S., Canada, Brazil, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Netherlands, Ireland, Chile, France, Italy, Austria, Portugal, Greece, Norway, Malta, Puerto Rico and the United Arab Emirates.
Keck’s original abstract art paintings and mixed media assemblages have been exhibited in London, New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Dallas, Indianapolis, High Point, Pittsburgh, Lake Tahoe and Las Vegas.
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WOW!!!! Fantastic!!!
I absolutely love her color choices and ability to have such a strong focal point. I do love abstracts but often I feel they are missing a focal point for some reason.
I had to come back and say more. Reminds me of Robert Rauschenberg. A personal favorite.
Oh yes! I see what you mean.
Fantastic! An artist who loves to experiment and explore who she is.
Would love to see these in person!
I love her energy and talent, her work is so beautiful, deeply sensitive and carefee, gutsy at the same time. thank you for featuring her here!
Bowled over by Michel’s work. A constant source of inspiration/ envy! Thomas, you continue to profile some superb artists, thank you.