Discover the contemporary work of Michel Miri
Born in 1958, I continued my studies at the Paris School of Art, where I developed a passion for painting and watercolor. My career took a creative turn when I took on the role of art director, working in Paris and Strasbourg in the field of communications while pursuing my passion for painting.
In the 1980s, I began to practicing aikido, a discipline that has profoundly influenced me both personally and professionally. This influence is reflected in my works and writings, notably in my books "Metamorphosis on the Theme of Hiking," "Fullfeelmark: A Symbolization of the Brand," and "The Unified Man, the Art of Aikido," where I explore the connections between artistic creativity and the principles of aikido.
In addition to my artistic career, I have had the honor of teaching at I have been involved in various programs at E-ArtSup and ESAM, enriching the next generation of artists with my experiences and knowledge. I am also a 5th dan aikido teacher since 2010, which demonstrates my deep commitment to this practice.
Through my paintings, writings, and teaching, I continually seek to unify and express the bodily, emotional, mental, and spiritual energies that shape our human experience.
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Harmony in Motion**
Discover "Harmony in Motion," an expression of my adventure in abstract art, where I explore the fusion of aikido and painting. As an artist and fifth-dan aikido master, every stroke of this work is inspired by by the dynamics and energies exchanged during my training sessions.
The canvas is composed of three horizontal bands of color: soft pink, deep blue, and bright yellow, which symbolize the bodily, emotional, mental, and spiritual energies that I develop in my book "The Art of Aiikido, the Unified Man." Boldly and fluidly drawn black and white traces run through these colorful backgrounds, evoking waves or intertwined filaments, and adding a dimension of grace and movement.
Painted in my dojo in Located in Montreuil, on the outskirts of Paris, this work reflects my personal quest to unify my four energies through my art. Each acrylic brushstroke on this large canvas (1 meter by 1.20 meters) is an invitation to reflect on the connection between visual art and spiritual energy.
"Harmony in Motion" is more than just a painting for me; it's a way to explore the depths of human energy through my own eyes, painting not only what I see, but also what I feel and experience. It is an ideal work for those seeking to enrich their space with something meaningful and inspiring, and it is displayed directly in my dojo, which also serves as my gallery.
