As a multidisciplinary artist, Michael Weaver bridges the gap between fine art and craft at his working studio in his home of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Since the years of his college days, Michael has continually explored the combination of fiber embroidery with what are considered very traditional mediums for fine art making. Exploring different base mediums and substrates, as well as different subjects before finding his muse in the remains of the creatures he uses as his subjects. Michael is most comfortable at his home studio which can be described as equal parts studio, gallery of his artistic friends, and oversized curio cabinet.
Between the artwork of his peers and subjects for future pieces, you will find multiple pieces in various stages of completion as each new idea is an opportunity to explore new themes, techniques, and color application. And each new piece is an opportunity to move his work to its next thread in his artistic path.
EDUCATION
2021 Graphic Design Certification, California Institute of the Arts, Santa Clarita, CA
2009 B.S. in Art Education, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, Kutztown, PA
B.F.A. in Crafts (Focus in Fibers), Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, Kutztown, PA
EXHIBITION HISTORY
2023 Group Exhibition, Winter Salon XIV, Stranger Factory, Algodones, NM
Solo Exhibition, Better Days Ahead, Arch Enemy Arts, Philadelphia, PA
Solo Exhibition, (Un)Common Threads, Romano Gallery, Blairstown, NJ
2022 Group Exhibition, The Darkest Hours II, Arch Enemy Arts, Philadelphia, PA
Group Exhibition, Beyond Tides II, Arch Enemy Arts, Philadelphia, PA
Group Exhibition, AEA 10 Year Anniversary, Arch Enemy Arts, Philadelphia, PA
2021 Group Exhibition, Small Wonders 10, Arch Enemy Arts, Philadelphia, PA
Group Exhibition, The Darkest Hours, Arch Enemy Arts, Philadelphia, PA
Group Exhibition, Spectrum II, Arch Enemy Arts, Philadelphia, PA
Group Exhibition, As Above, So Below III, Arch Enemy Arts, Philadelphia, PA
2020 Group Exhibition, Postcards from the Pandemic, Arch Enemy Arts, Philadelphia, PA
2019 Group Exhibition, Small Wonders 8, Arch Enemy Arts, Philadelphia, PA
Group Exhibition, StillEVENS, Arch Enemy Arts, Philadelphia, PA
Group Exhibition, Kaleidoscope, Gristle Art Gallery, Brooklyn, NY
Group Exhibition, AEA 2019 Showcase, Arch Enemy Arts, Philadelphia, PA
2018 Group Exhibition, 12x12, The Stockroom Gallery, Cliffton Hill, Victoria, Australia
Group Exhibition, End of Year Holiday Show, The Convent, Philadelphia, PA
Group Exhibition, The Killing Jar, Gristle Art Gallery, Brooklyn, NY
Group Exhibition, Cult of Meow II, Gristle Art Gallery, Brooklyn, NY
Group Exhibition, Objects of Affection, Statix, Seattle, WA
Group Exhibition, April Showers, Statix, Seattle, WA
Group Exhibition, Floriography, Gristle Art Gallery, Brooklyn, NY
2017 Group Exhibition, 11th Annual Holiday Mini Art Exhibition, Ghost Gallery, Seattle, WA
Group Exhibition, 4th Annual Day of the Dead Show, Eye's Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
Group Exhibition, The DRAWNK Show, Saloon Gallery, Seattle, WA
Group Exhibition, On the Record, KEXP, Seattle, WA
Group Exhibition, 99 Bottles, Studio 21 Gallery, Las Vegas, NV
Four-Person Show, Strangers, Black Vulture Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
Group Exhibition, 99 Bottles, True Love Gallery, Seattle, WA
2016 Group Exhibition, Under $100: 12th Annual Juried Exhibition, Off the Wall Gallery at Dirty Frank's, Philadelphia, PA
Group Exhibition, 2016 Autumn Invitational, Off the Wall Gallery at Dirty Frank's, Philadelphia, PA
Group Exhibition, Philadelphia 2076, Space 1026, Philadelphia, PA
Group Exhibition, Threads, AnneMarie Sculpture Gardens, Soloman's Island, MD
2015 Group Exhibition, Pets: 11th Annual Juried Exhibition, Off the Wall Gallery at Dirty Frank's, Philadelphia, PA
Group Exhibition, Views from the Dark World, Arts Guild New Jersey, Rahway, NJ
Group Exhibition, The Stater Kit 1st Annual Juried Show, The Papermill Community of Art, Philadelphia, PA
Four-Person Show, Wanderings in Focus, Jed Williams Gallery, Philiadelphia, PA
Group Exhibition, Wish You Were Here 14, A.I.R. Gallery, Brooklyn, NY
PUBLICATION HISTORY
2023 Blog Post, Exclusive Studio Visit with Michael Weaver: “Better Days Ahead”, Candice Musher, AEA Blog Vol. 1, Philadelphia, PA
Article Feature, Michael Weaver ties ‘(Un)Common Threads’ in the Romano Gallery, Ashley Schreyer,
Blair Academy Newsletter, Blairstown, NJ
2015 Artist Spread, The ABSTRACT issue, NUMiNOUS magazine, Philadelphia, PA
AFFILIATIONS
2023 - Present InLiquid
2009 - 2013 Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen
2008 - Present Scottish Registry of Tartans