Michael Miller - Artist, Designer, and Sculptor

ART - WOOD

The carved oak Bart was created by the artist to commemorate that defiant spark within us. The artist continually looks from a different perspective. Unlike the oak tree we must be free to bend and recover from loss. Bart is available for sale, contact us, and post a bid.

The mahogany head, which is a portrait of the artist's father, was carved from a South American log . The artist sectioned the log and created two portrait heads from it. The second head can also be found on this web site. Although this Poppa is not for sale Mike does commissioned portrait work, contact him.

This mahogany head is one of two pieces carved from a south american wood. It symbolizes a man called "Proteus" by the artist. We see him gazing off to the future with a knowledge that nothing unnatural can happen to us. Mike has cast a single gold earring for this head in the shape of fire. This work is for sale at $450.

2000 Description
The Ram's head was carved from a single block of native American Black Walnut. The piece of wood revealed it's shape and soul to Mike during a chaotic dream. When you come to an understanding with this sculpture you know courage and humanity. Presently it is not on the auction block but if your pockets are deep enough contact me. Do not be discouraged because there are many other forms of art for sale including encaustic paintings, cast paper collage, drawings, and small carvings.

2007 Description
This walnut sculpture was created out of an aged piece of American root stock. The piece created it self as The entire creation came to me when I first saw the stump of wood. Again my reason was to combine the masculine strength of a ram with the wisdom of our time. There is something inherent to all human's that can let us remain placid and strong whithout action. The beautiful grain of the wood and the lines of the face make most people ant to touch the long face. The concept of strength and compassion is something I feel the world can use more of. In a way it is a political statement. The wood itself led me as you can see that both horns are different yet matching. It is the yin and yang of life, in difference we find an openess, we just need to use what is in us all along, I feel art should be something we can feel and it should bring out emotions that are suppressed. I hope I have been succesful as this piece seems to dominate any room it is put into. Openenss, acceptance and the strength to act only when needed

Buddy "Buddy was carved from the bole of a rock maple tree. He has inset blue glass eyes and copper and lead garments. He looks upwards and rubbing his forehead should either bring enlightenment or a higher polish to this hard wood. The wood for Buddy was salvaged fro a tree hit by lightning . Many of the sculptures you see are on view for the first time. Mike has generally regarded the art authorities as an enemy to his progress as a self taught artist. Now everyone can enjoy his art. Buddy is for sale $2000

Chief Manhattoes was carved from an aciet pine. Mike salvaged the wood from a discarded support beam of a Greenwich village town house that as built before 1820. The wood had over 350 yearly growth rings. Mike did not have to look elswhere for inspiration when he created the piece since it called out to him from the street. It seems this scary chief wanted t come back and see his lost island. He is for sale but no beads or trinkets.

COMING SOON

This rare elmwood carving depicts the artists version of local policeman. The figure emerged from a piece of wood that required 7 years to dry and store before it could be worked. At 20 inches high and 20 round it weighs 70 pounds. The wood has beautiful graining and is rare because of the disappearance of this species in America. It is for sale for $4,500.