Michael Hales is an abstract artist in Tipperary. He was born and raised in Maidenhead, Uk. He currently lives in Emly, Co. Tipperary working from his own studio. He studied Fine Art at Margaret Street, Birmingham School of Art and Design in the early 1990’s. Abstract art works by artists such as Bridget Riley, Sean Scully and Gerhard Richter are strong influences. 

 Michael Hales has developed his artist practice through working in encaustics, combining the fluidity of the beeswax & damar resin with the vibrancy of oil painting. Through this bold use of colour applied in layers using heat and carving previous strata the abstract art is developed. 

I navigate the immediacy of our world with a sense of independence, often touching only the periphery of the structures supporting our everyday existence. Coexisting in a world deeply intertwined yet reliant on individuality, my paintings offer a visual exploration of the evolving tapestry of human experience, inviting viewers to contemplate the nuanced connections embedded within each piece.