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About Dr. Michael
Dr. Michael is an Artist with SouthAfricanArtists.com based in South Africa.
According to the Ico Gallery in New York, "Dr. Michael Durst is one of the most exciting South African artists. As a psychologist, Dr. Durst’s paintings create not only beauty for the beholder, but also a state of relaxation and healing. His work combines realism with impressionism, evoking an emotional link to the heart—thus the name: “Heartscapes.”
Dr. Durst loves to paint the beauty of Cape Town--especially the Waterfront, Table Mountain, ocean views, spring flowers, the vineyards and, of course, the people of the Cape. According to Dr. Durst, "I like to re-create a "magical moment" that I have experienced. As I do so, I strive to achieve a delicate balance between the realism of the scene and the even greater intensity created by light, texture and colour. At a certain juncture, an integration occurs. The captured moment in time is taken in without judgment by the brain, allowing the vibrational intensity to adjust the frequency of the heart’s rhythms. As the integrated process continues, the viewer becomes awash with positive emotions, a sense of peace, and greater coherence…all of which contribute to physical, mental and spiritual healing."
Price Range
US$142-7,093
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Exhibitions
Exhibitions:
2004-2006 Sun International Gallery, Cape Town
2008 Pride Art Exhibition, Cape Town
2009 "Perspectives of Reality" Ico Gallery, New York
"The Rhythmic Figure" Ico Gallery, New York
2011 "Cape Professional Artists" Kirstenbosch Garden
2011 "7 Wonders of the World" Machu Picchu Gallery
Solo Exhibitions:
2007 “CapeScapes” Eclectic Gallery, Cape Town
2008 “Postcards from the Heart of Cape Town,” Table Bay Hotel, Cape Town
2009 "Magical Moments in Sea Point" Eclectic Gallery, Cape Town
2011 "The Wonders of Fractral Art" Eclectic Gallery, Cape Town
2012 The Bay Gallery, Camps Bay, Cape Town
Picturesque Gallery, Cape Town
Gallery Africa, Waterfront, Cape Town
Dr. Durst's paintings have won numerous First Place awards with juried shows and peer ratings.
Private Collections:
In South Africa, England, Scotland, France, Germany, Canada, Australia, Chile, Turkey and the United States.
Education
Oakland University BA, Michigan State MA, Loyola University PhD
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