Rust, chips, and the patina left by fire, flood, and time become the opening for something new — reimagined by Monte Michener in paint, torn paper, and reclaimed wood.
“I get excited about the reuse of materials — rediscovering a new use for something that may be considered scrap or clutter.”
Rusty, chipped, weathered by fire, flood, and the elements — these create a patina and an opportunity. My job as an artist is to see that opportunity, and create.