As Luck Would Have It

Mike Reisenberg

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I’ve grown fond of the saying, “As Luck Would Have It,” to
cover all of the grace of God, serendipitous, lucky, not-so-lucky
events that shape our lives. I don’t know for certain that luck
exists, or God, for that matter. I do recognize crazy synchronistic
coincidences that are difficult to explain.
Each of us is blessed and cursed with talents and physical
afflictions. Why some get athletic bodies and perfect teeth while
others struggle with obesity and mental disorders can’t be
explained or justified. I was gifted the ability to draw and paint
at a skill level far beyond my years, and I was cursed with
debilitating learning disabilities neither I nor my teachers
understood. I was seven. Now that I’m nearing 80 years, I find
myself reflecting on the many roads I or fate had me walk. My
artistic skills no longer exceed my age, and my cognitive
handicaps are only mildly annoying. My moment in time spans
the 1940s, 50s, 60s, and continues through 2025. Why didn’t I
live in the 1600s or the year 10,935 if Man will still be alive?
The paintings and digital art pieces I’ve chosen are a mix of old
and new, all inspired by the people, places, and creatures I’ve
bumped into. Of the hundreds of paintings I could have selected,
these are the ones I want to share. I’ll be discussing my creative
process and why my newest digital works are individually
enhanced, on the First Friday August 1.

Mike Reisenberg

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First Friday opening reception August 1, 5-7pm. Artist talk at 6:00.
Live music by Trio Jazz.