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Nov 27, 2018
Wild and Rescued Animals in a New Light

Mike Weber, an avid naturalist, outdoorsman, artist, and animal lover, uses his “Color Series” to frame rescued and wild animals in a relatable, modern way. See what Weber has to say, along with the new arrivals of the series.

Mike Weber - Big Horn Brothers
Mike Weber, “Big Horn Brothers,” Mixed Media on Panel, 40 x 40 in

I vividly remember the natural colors, patinas and textures on decaying, historic homesteads near my childhood home in rural Missouri, an area filled with wildlife and farm animals. I repeat these aged finishes within my artwork to recreate a sense of history, combined with graphic patterns and bright colors of today’s world. My subjects are often photographed in wilderness, on sustainable farms and at rescue centers where animals are removed from poor conditions in animal factory farms. I digitally remove the animals from their natural environments and place them over colorful, graphic urban visuals, allowing the viewers to see animals in a new and more relatable context. My process combines photography, paint, resin and unconventional artist materials to create a multi layered composition that brings viewers closer to nature.

—MIKE WEBER

Mike Weber - Egret in Flight
Mike Weber, “Egret in Flight,” Mixed Media on Panel, 30 x 30 in
Mike Weber - Americana Cow
Mike Weber, “Americana Cow,” Mixed Media, 36 x 24 in
Mike Weber - Many Moons
Mike Weber, “Many Moons,” Mixed Media on Panel, 40 x 40 in
Mike Weber - My Deer Friend
Mike Weber, “My Deer Friend,” Mixed Media, 36 x 36 in

Interested in learning more? Learn more about Mike Weber on his artist page, or read about his Black Series and Scout Series. To work with our gallery staff, please contact us by phone (970-927-96680), by emailing art@korologosgallery.com, or visiting 211 Midland Avenue, Basalt, Colorado.

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  • animal art
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