Name:
Mike Morgan.
Where do you work?
Art Department, Llanfyllin High School, Powys.
How would you describe your work?
As an artist I am interested in texture, surface, colour, materials and mark-making. I use these elements to form a variety of interpretations of different environments. I am particularly interested in the weightlessness of materials and how they react and interact in space.
Experimenting is a fundamental part of my practice and the variety of aesthetic outcomes that appear may involve psychological, philosophical, social, cultural, spiritual or environmental issues. Art enables me to explore new concepts and perspectives and each time I explore and develop processes it enables me to see and to perceive and to enjoy the world from a fresh view.
How did you get started as an artist?
By following a Fine Art education at Sheffield University.
Do you draw inspiration from your local area?
Yes, lots of textures, marks, arrangements and natural forms and effects of weather and light are very inspirational to my work. I am fascinated by looseness, freedom, layering and space in art and find artists throughout history influential. I enjoy the work of Titian, Debuffet, Yves Kline, Cy Twombly and a variety of movements such as Baroque, The Impressionists, Post Impressionists, Dada, Pop Art and a whole range of contemporary artists working today.
Where has your work been shown?
Sheffield, Manchester, London and Llanfyllin.
Email: mikey@llanfyllin-hs.powys.sch.uk
Artwork by Mike Morgan...
your comments
Jean Morgan Gorizia Italy
Ciao I am Michaels mum-- I am very proud of him he is a great Art teacher dedicated to his work and students---- above all he is a lovely person. Thanks for all your lovely comments
Sat Oct 31 18:21:27 2009
Dave Wood from Mansfield
I have an oil painting signed M. Morgan called "Home Disciplne". Is it one of your paintings, Michael?
Tue Aug 5 09:28:35 2008
Sheila Andrews, Taunton
Fresh, innovative work. Would you do a talk/demo/workshop for Tiverton(Devon) Art Society
Fri Jul 20 17:23:53 2007
Lindsey Parsons, Warwickshire
Hi i have been teaching as an unqualified teacher for 4 years and am completing my degree and my teacher training this year. i have opted for reflective research instead of a dissertation and am researching into continuing my practice and art at the same time as teahing would you be available to complete a questionaire towards my research?
Tue Feb 13 09:36:18 2007
Katy
Yo Mr Mogs is da best art teacher around, c'mon he's gotta b if he puts up wit me. Sir u rock.
Tue Jun 13 19:23:29 2006
Alan. Aberaeron
Well done Mike for inspiring the kids.
Sat May 6 14:32:44 2006
Ruthy D, Llanfyllin
Hi Sir! Just thought I'd drop by the website! People, come to Llanfyllin! Come do art! It's ace! Trust me, I stayed on for 6th form because it's so cool!
Mon Mar 27 22:19:52 2006
Matt Edwards, Pant, Shropshire
I have known Mike for a number of years now and must say that the artwork that I have seen around the school has been fantastic. He is a superb artist and I think the pupils have really gained alot from his classes.
Keep up the good work!!! See you back in Work next week!!!
Matt
Fri Jan 20 19:15:08 2006
A Pupil of Mike Morgan - Llanfyllin
he rocks!!!!!
Thu Jan 12 15:02:59 2006
Tom Thornton from Wrexham area
I think your work looks pretty cool. It interests me. It also interests me that you are a practising artist teaching art. I am a practising artist but need to gain employment in order to fund my practice. Would you advise teaching as a good career?
Fri Nov 25 12:43:03 2005
Michael Morgan. Metung Australia
Yes.I have the same name!!! and I am also a painter/printmaker I like your explorations of the landscape..and your sense of humour. Will be following your development. Keep creating.
Wed Nov 2 06:19:49 2005
Jo Ferguson, Llanfyllin
Mike is the perfect example of somebody you meet one day....and everyday after that you start to look at things differently. Looking forward to more of him and his art.
Fri Sep 23 20:00:46 2005
joe chetwood from shrewsbury
i just want to say that i was taught by mr. morgan last year and he is a superb art teacher
Fri Sep 23 14:36:31 2005
Nico - Easingwold, York
Take note everyone - Mike Morgan is the best modern artist of today. His inspiration to children especially is second to none. I am an avid collector.
Wed Jul 6 13:45:16 2005
Ruth Small, Devon
Hello Mike. I teach textiles in a secondary college in Devon. I am most impressed with your students textile work I have viewed on the web - so exciting. I am actually art trained and halfway through my NQT year teaching textiles. I would be grateful for any suggestions you could share with me reagarding successful textile projects/ideas/resources to teach my students. Thanks Ruth.
Thu Jun 9 10:30:53 2005
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