MICHAEL BARRINGER

Overview
MICHAEL BARRINGER

The abstract paintings and drawings of Michael Barringer are steeped in contemplation. The artist creates works as part of a series, often inspired by archaeology, anthropology, or literature. Barringer uses conte crayons, charcoal, and washes of acrylic paint to create his canvases which are light, lyrical, and layered with complexity.

 

“The visual artist acts a conduit. I channel sensations, emotions, and ideas, producing a unique voice which lives in the made object.” — Michael Barringer

 

Originally from North Carolina, Michael Barringer currently lives and works outside of Atlanta, Georgia.

Works
  • Michael Barringer, Ancient Mariner I
    Ancient Mariner I
  • Michael Barringer, Bloomstone (Rite of Spring I)
    Bloomstone (Rite of Spring I)
  • Michael Barringer, Chroma Riff (Artifacts)
    Chroma Riff (Artifacts)
  • Michael Barringer, Chroma Riff (Blooms)
    Chroma Riff (Blooms)
  • Michael Barringer, Chroma Riff (Chambers)
    Chroma Riff (Chambers)
  • Michael Barringer, Chroma Riff (Menhirs)
    Chroma Riff (Menhirs)
  • Michael Barringer, Chroma Riff (Pyramids)
    Chroma Riff (Pyramids)
  • Michael Barringer, Chroma Riff (Sunrays)
    Chroma Riff (Sunrays)
  • Michael Barringer, Chroma Riff (Vergers)
    Chroma Riff (Vergers)
  • Michael Barringer, Chroma Riff (Vessels)
    Chroma Riff (Vessels)
  • Michael Barringer, Kindred Air I
    Kindred Air I
  • Michael Barringer, Kindred Air II
    Kindred Air II
  • Michael Barringer, Kindred Air VI
    Kindred Air VI
  • Michael Barringer, Kindred Air VIII
    Kindred Air VIII
  • Michael Barringer, Newgrange Redux III
    Newgrange Redux III
  • Michael Barringer, Newgrange Redux VII
    Newgrange Redux VII
  • Michael Barringer, Organic Geometry (Arabesque IV)
    Organic Geometry (Arabesque IV)
  • Michael Barringer, Organic Geometry (Arabesque V)
    Organic Geometry (Arabesque V)
  • Michael Barringer, Organic Geometry (Arabesque VI)
    Organic Geometry (Arabesque VI)
  • Michael Barringer, Organic Geometry (Arabesque VII)
    Organic Geometry (Arabesque VII)
  • Michael Barringer, Organic Geometry (Atoll)
    Organic Geometry (Atoll)
  • Michael Barringer, Organic Geometry (Blue Window)
    Organic Geometry (Blue Window)
  • Michael Barringer, Organic Geometry (Chromascape I)
    Organic Geometry (Chromascape I)
  • Michael Barringer, Organic Geometry (Conifer Theater)
    Organic Geometry (Conifer Theater)
  • Michael Barringer, Organic Geometry (Easter Totem II)
    Organic Geometry (Easter Totem II)
  • Michael Barringer, Organic Geometry (Imagined Pine)
    Organic Geometry (Imagined Pine)
  • Michael Barringer, Organic Geometry (Lighthouse)
    Organic Geometry (Lighthouse)
  • Michael Barringer, Organic Geometry (Mandala I)
    Organic Geometry (Mandala I)
  • Michael Barringer, Organic Geometry (Mandala II)
    Organic Geometry (Mandala II)
  • Michael Barringer, Organic Geometry (Meadow Processional)
    Organic Geometry (Meadow Processional)
  • Michael Barringer, Organic Geometry (Rituals and Mantras)
    Organic Geometry (Rituals and Mantras)
  • Michael Barringer, Organic Geometry (Stevens' Blue II)
    Organic Geometry (Stevens' Blue II)
  • Michael Barringer, Organic Geometry (Stevens' Blue III)
    Organic Geometry (Stevens' Blue III)
  • Michael Barringer, Organic Geometry (Stevens' Blue IV)
    Organic Geometry (Stevens' Blue IV)
  • Michael Barringer, Organic Geometry (Vernal Spark I)
    Organic Geometry (Vernal Spark I)
  • Michael Barringer, Organic Geometry (Vernal Spark III)
    Organic Geometry (Vernal Spark III)
  • Michael Barringer, Relic: Ancestor
    Relic: Ancestor
  • Michael Barringer, Relic: Aquatic Mandala
    Relic: Aquatic Mandala
  • Michael Barringer, Relic: Blue Train
    Relic: Blue Train
  • Michael Barringer, Relic: Cavalcade
    Relic: Cavalcade
  • Michael Barringer, Relic: Entanglement I
    Relic: Entanglement I
  • Michael Barringer, Relic: Fire Rite
    Relic: Fire Rite
  • Michael Barringer, Relic: Golden Hour
    Relic: Golden Hour
  • Michael Barringer, Relic: Mandala Field
    Relic: Mandala Field
  • Michael Barringer, Relic: Sea Aria
    Relic: Sea Aria
  • Michael Barringer, Relic: Sea As Mandala
    Relic: Sea As Mandala
  • Michael Barringer, Relic: Sea Fossils
    Relic: Sea Fossils
  • Michael Barringer, Relic: Tideline II
    Relic: Tideline II
  • Michael Barringer, Relic: White Chalk
    Relic: White Chalk
  • Michael Barringer, Tattoo Folios (Calcite Deltas)
    Tattoo Folios (Calcite Deltas)
  • Michael Barringer, Totem Quilt
    Totem Quilt
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