Catalogue 2: Spotlight - Michael Price

Paintings and Studies with Mineral Pigments, Resins, Inks and Gold Leaf in Casein Distemper on Paper and Linen.

(N.B. Works in water based binding mediums allow for a much larger pigment particle size which allows the crystals to sparkle. See https://michaelprice.info/mineral-pigments/).

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Chromatic Mayan Studies and Diptychs: works on paper. 2025.

These works on paper are based on drawings from two visits to the Yucantan peninsula, Mexico, early 2025. The works will explore Mayan iconography and also juxtapose this with ancient Greek imagery.

Chichén Itzá No. 1, Mayan Pyramid, Study on arches paper with natural mineral pigments in casein distemper. — Chichén Itzá No. 1, Mayan Pyramid, 28 x 56 cm / 11 x 22.1 ins. Study on arches paper with natural mineral pigments in casein distemper.

Chichén Itzá No. 2, Mayan archelogical site. Study on arches paper with natural mineral pigments in casein distemper. — Chichén Itzá No. 2, Mayan archelogical site. 32.2 x 49 cm / 12.7 x 19.3 ins. Study on arches paper with natural mineral pigments in casein distemper.

Chichén Itzá No. 3, Natural mineral pigments on arches paper, azurite, cinnabar, malachite, calcite and Roussillion ochre in casein and rabbit-skin glue on arches paper. — Chichén Itzá No. 3, Natural mineral pigments in casein distemper on arches paper. 57 x 75.7 cm - 22.75 x 29.75 ins.

Chichen-Itza-No.-4-Eves-Mayan-Adventure, Gold leaf, mineral pigments in casein distemper on rag paper azurite, malachite cinnabar and stibnite. — Chichen-Itza-No.-4-Eves-Mayan-Adventure.-23-x-30.5-cm-9.25-x-12-ins. Gold leaf, mineral pigments in casein distemper on rag paper.

Chromatic Landscapes: works on paper. 2023.

House in the Provence, Mineral pigments, rocks, crystals, lapis lazuli, malachite, ochres. paper. — House in the Provence. 39 x 57 cm. Private Collection.

The Magical Olive Tree, Provence, natural mineral pigments in casein, hide glue, paper, Lapis lazuli, malachite. — The Magical Olive Tree. 51 x 33.5 cm. Pigments include lapis lazuli, malachite and cinnabar. Sold.

Stone Wall of Inspiration, natural mineral pigments in casein distemper on paper — Stone Wall of Inspiration. 39 x 57.5 cm. Sold.

Chromatic trees of Provence. Mineral pigments on paper. — Chromatic trees of Provence. 38 x 57 cm. SOLD.

Chromatic Landscape, Lavender Fields. Mineral pigments on paper, cavansite, Malachite, azurite, sulphur yellow — Chromatic Landscape, Lavender Fields. 57 x 38 cm. - 22.4 x 15 ins. Mineral pigments on paper. SOLD.

Gordes between Heaven and Earth, mineral pigments, rocks, crystals, paper — Gordes between Heaven and Earth. 31 x 57.5 cm. - 12.2 x 22.6 ins. Minerals on paper.

Portrait and Portrait Studies of Ines

Portrait, Ines looks at the Present and into the Future. — Ines looks at the Present and into the Future. 48.9 x 60.3 cm - 19.25 x 23.75 ins. Private Collection.

Portrait, Ines, Study No. 4. — Ines, Study No. 4. 55.9 x 40 cm - 22 x 15.75 ins. Private collection.

Portrait, Ines Study No. 2. Silver point on Mulberry paper on linen. — Ines, Study No. 2. Silver point on Mulberry paper on linen. Artist's collection.

Studies for the “Rape of the Innocent Medusa”.

Study for The Rape of Medusa is a work on paper exploring the archetype of a young woman as a representative of the Me-Too movement. — Study for The Rape of Medusa. 43 x 39 cm - 16.9 x 15.3 ins. Bistre ink and wash on paper.

Study for Perseus and Medusa.Perseus and Medusa. Mineral Pigments in casein distemper on paper. — Study for Perseus and Medusa. Mineral Pigments in casein distemper on paper.

Study for the Rape of Medusa with Poisedon further examines the Greek myth. This work on paper is with bistre ink. — Study for The Rape of Medusa. 56.5 x 44 cm - 22.2 x 17.3 ins. Bistre ink and wash on paper.

Rape of Medusa, Study No. 1, The Rape of Medusa depicts the moment when Poisedon rapes her on the steps of the Temple of Athena. The painting is with mineral pigments on cotton-rag paper The beauty of her innocence renowned amongst temple virgins, Medusa out-shone all, her radiance brought a blessing and surge in self-determination and piety. Who could not applaud when the sun-god showered Medusa’s golden hair for each deity to marvel this worldly creation. Empowered by her exuberance, she spread her light. — Rape of Medusa, Study No.1. 56 x 77 cm - 22 x 30.3 ins. Natural mineral pigments in casein distemper on cotton-rag paper.

The Rape of Medusa depicts the moment when Poisedon rapes her on the steps of the Temple of Athena. On the steps of Athena’s temple the man-beast with lusting depravity swept her to the ground with one simple gesture. She fought for her life. She was alone, forever alone, a barren territory where the weight in her heart felt like stone, her psyche plunged into Purgatory. — Rape of Medusa, Study No.2 56 x 77 cm - 22 x 30.3 ins. Natural mineral pigments in casein distemper on cotton-rag paper.

Work in progress, Rape of Medusa, Study No. 3. — Work in progress, Rape of Medusa, Study No. 3, 56 x 77 cm - 22 x 30.3 ins.

Warrior Archetypes explore the theme of the Jungian archetype, the Warrior.

From the initial drawing and reconstruction at the Munich Glyptothek Museum.

Warrior Archetypes. 56 x 77 cm - 22 x 30.3 ins.

Falling Warrior, Glyptothek Museum Munich — Falling Warrior, pencil on paper. 14.5 x 20.8 cm. 2003. From the Glyptothek Museum Munich.

Battling Warrior, Glyptothek Museum Munich — Battling Warrior, pencil on paper. Glyptothek Museum Munich

Falling Warrior, Warrior, Glyptothek Museum Munich — Falling Warrior, bistre ink and wash on paper. SOLD.

Collages mounted on stretched linen.

A Part of Eternity No. 45, Wars without End, Michael-Price, figurative-artist, nude, New-York-artist, natural-mineral-pigments, natural-color, colour, lapis-lazuli, azurite, malachite, cinnabar, realgar, natural dyes, archetypal-nude, archetype, Renaissance, palette, Renaissance-painting-technique, Greek-dynamic-symmetry, Euclid, geometry. — A Part of Eternity No. 45, Wars without End. 80 x 186 cm - 31.5 x 73.2 ins.

A Part of Eternity No.48, Venus Encounter a Sleeping Faun — A Part of Eternity No.48, Venus Encounters a Sleeping Faun. 2019. 91.5 x 110.7 cm / 36 x 43.6 ins. Collage, paper mounted on linen.

A Part of Eternity No. 44, Lamentation. Collage. — A Part of Eternity No. 44, Lamentation. 51.5 x 167.5cm / 20.3 x 66 ins. Collage: paper mounted on linen. 2019.

Chromatic Improvisations Nos. 1- 12.

All “Improvisations” are from 2015. Natural and mineral pigments in casein distemper on arches paper on stretched linen. 58.2 x 77.3 cm / 22.9 x 30.4 ins. All works are with a black box floater frame.

Andromeda., Natural and mineral pigments in casein distemper on arches paper on stretched linen. — No. 1, Andromeda.

Another Realm. Natural and mineral pigments in casein distemper on arches paper on stretched linen. — No. 2, Another Realm.

Chromatic Improvisation , Aphrodite’s Ecstasy — No. 4, Aphrodite’s Ecstasy. SOLD.

No. 7, Remembrance of Things Past. SOLD.

Chromatic Improvisation No12 Birth of Venus — No. 12, Birth of Venus. SOLD.

Mineral Pigments on Paper mounted on stretched linen and framed.

All landscapes are 58.2 x 77.3 cm / 22.9 x 30.4 ins with a box floater frame.

Bryce Canyon, natural mineral pigments , casein, paper — No.1 Bryce Canyon

No.3, Delicate Arch, natural mineral pigments , casein, paper — No.3, The Delicate Arch. SOLD.

Monument Valley mineral pigments on paper — No. 4, Monument Valley

The Needles, mineral pigments on paper — No. 5, The Needles. SOLD.

Valley of the Gods, mineral pigments on paper — No. 6, Valley of the Gods.

The Grand Canyon, mineral pigments on paper — The Grand Canyon. SOLD.

The Grand Staircase, mineral pigments on paper — No. 7, The Grand Staircase.

Blue Bamboo, azurite, mineral pigments — No. 9, Blue Bamboo. Sold.

Three works with mineral pigments on paper in casein distemper.

Yellow Light over Mont Sainte Victoire. Pigments include yellow ochre, cinabar, malachite and stibnite in casein distemper. — Yellow Light over Mont Sainte Victoire. 58 x 77 cm - 22.8 x 30.3 ins.

Deep blue sky over Mt. St. Victoire. Pigments include azurite, cinnabar, malachite and stibnite. — Deep blue sky over Mt. St. Victoire. 58 x 77 cm - 22.8 x 30.3 ins.

Grand Canyon No.2, natural mineral pigments in casein distemper on paper, azurite, stibnite, cinnabar, yellow jasper and ochre — Grand Canyon No.2, 58.2 x 77.3 cm - 22.9 x 30.4 ins.

Chromatic Contemplations

The Hare, Unicorn, maiden, Chains, Michael Price, figurative artist, New York artist, natural mineral pigments, natural color, colour, lapis lazuli, azurite, malachite, cinnabar, realgar, natural dyes, archetypal nude, archetype, Renaissance, palette — The Hare, the Unicorn and a Maiden in Chains. 20.5 x 30 cm / 8.1 x 11.8 ins. 2020

A Modern Narcissus, Michael Price, figurative artist, New York artist, natural mineral pigments, natural color, colour, lapis lazuli, azurite, malachite, cinnabar, realgar, natural dyes, archetypal nude, archetype, Renaissance, palette — A Modern Narcissus. 20.5 x 30 cm / 8.1 x 11.8 ins. 2020.

Jacob Wrestling Angel, Michael Price, figurative artist, New York artist, natural mineral pigments, natural color, colour, lapis lazuli, azurite, malachite, cinnabar, realgar, natural dyes, archetypal nude, archetype, Renaissance, palette — Jacob Wrestling 'His' Angel. 26.5 x 37.3 cm / 10.4 x 14.7 ins. 2020.

Pluto Abducts Persephone, Michael Price, figurative artist, New York artist, natural mineral pigments, natural color, colour, lapis lazuli, azurite, malachite, cinnabar, realgar, natural dyes, archetypal nude, archetype, Renaissance, palette — Pluto Abducts Persephone. 23 x 29 cm / 9 x 11.4 ins. 2020

The Creatures of Prometheus

Works on paper and studies.

Alchemical Metamorphosis, The Green Lion. natural mineral pigments, rag paper, malachite. lapis lazuli — Alchemical Metamorphosis, The Green Lion. 20 28 cm / 7.9 x 11 ins. 2023.

Alchemical Metamorphosis, Once in a Blue Moon. Rag paper, mineral pigments, azurite, thulite, gold leaf. — Alchemical Metamorphosis, Once in a Blue Moon. 20 x 28 cm / 7.9 x 11 ins. 2023.

The Competition for Power. Natural mineral pigments on paper. Mineral pigments, casein distemper. — The Competition for Power. 49.5 x 39 cm - 19.5 x 15.4 ins.

Homage to Poussin - Somewhere between a Bacchanal and Minuet, mulberry paper, linen, mineral pigments, gold leaf, natural color — Homage to Poussin - Somewhere between a Bacchanal and Minuet. 31.5 x 50.5 cm - 12.4 x 19.9 ins. Mulberry paper on linen.

Works in bistre ink and gold leaf on Fabriano or Arches paper

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Parsifal. Bistre ink, wash, cinnabar and gold leaf on Fabriano paper. — Parsifal. Bistre ink, wash, cinnabar and gold leaf (24 carat)on Fabriano paper. 76 x 57 cm / 30 x 22.5 ins.

The Barberini Faun. 2009. Bistre ink, wash, cinnabar and gold leaf (24 carat) on Fabriano paper. 76 x 57 cm - 30 x 22.5 ins. (Framed).

Guardian. Bistre ink, wash, cinnabar and gold leaf (24 carat) on Fabriano paper. 76 x 57 cm - 30 x 22.5 ins.

The Moon-Worshipping One. Bistre ink, wash, cinnabar and gold leaf (24 carat) on Fabriano paper. 76 x 57 cm - 30 x 22.5 ins.

Before Time. Gold leaf and bistre ink on arches paper. 58 x 77 cm - 22.8 x 30.3 ins. Framed.

Apollo of the Muses. Bistre ink, wash, cinnabar and gold leaf on Fabriano paper. 76 x 57 cm - 30 x 22.5 ins.

The Muse. Bistre ink, wash, cinnabar and gold leaf on Fabriano paper. 76 x 57 cm - 30 x 22.5 ins. Sold.

Back of Beyond. Bistre ink, wash, cinnabar and gold leaf on Fabriano paper. 76 x 57 cm - 30 x 22.5 ins. Sold.

Studies for Dante's Divine Comedy

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1. Purgatory No.1, Mourning. 18 x 27.5 cm. 2. Inferno No.1, The Gluton. 25.8 x 18 cm.

3. Inferno No.2, Beheaded. 18 x 25.8 cm. 4. Purgatory No.2, The Unicorn. 23.5 x 30.5 cm.

5. Inferno No.3, The Devil 25.8 x 18 cm. 6. Purgatory No.3, The Slothful One. 23 x 30.5 cm

7. Inferno No.4, Fire Pits. 47 x 38 cm. 8. Inferno No. 5, The Strangled One. 21.8 x 28.5 cm

9. Inferno No.6, Sex-slave. 18 x 21 cm. 10. Inferno No.7, Gluttons for Punishment. 22 x 28 cm.

11. Purgatory No. 4 12. Purgatory No. 5

“Of course, they find expression in myths and world religions…..I am not taking a story and then illustrating it. Out of my imagination something develops and I make an association with that particular experience”.
“The imagination ignites the archetypes which are embodied in all spiritual and numinous experiences.”
“It is a narrative that uncovers the layers of consciousness and the relationship to our subconscious mind. The bridge between the two is the imagination.”
“(In my work) narrative has more to do with poetic narrative rather than just telling a story.”
“exploration of the nude and human figure conceived within a timeless universe”
“archetypal images carried within ourselves are just as real – or imaginary – as the physical world we inhabit.”
“The chromatic figure and nude is intended to transcend the restrictions of realism.”
“Since 2008, pure gold leaf provides the perfect complement for the chromatic
values of natural pigments.”