Michael Fajans

(American, born 1947, died 2006)

Seattle-based painter Michael Fajans (1947-2006) began his career as a public artist in 1973. His works show visually realistic images that analyze social issues. Large in scale, Fajans’ paintings are rich with emotion. They represent an analysis of human psychology and experience. Before becoming a painter, Fajan received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Dance and Performance Art at Antioch University in Ohio.