Michael Miller is a painter based in Shreveport whose work grapples with the enigma of perception. With a deep knowledge of paint and its storied history, Michael employs a disregard for convention and a willingness to follow their creative impulses wherever they may lead. Their unique approach to painting elevates the very spirit embedded in the material, resulting in works that defy categorization. In Michael's current series of paintings, they play with simple and common themes from a dissociative and playful perspective. The heavily painted surfaces demand physical presence, encouraging the viewer to engage with the work in a way that is all too often missing in an era where most paintings are seen through photos on screens. The works play on the border between object and surface, inviting the viewer to contemplate the nature of painting itself. Drawing inspiration from chance encounters and misunderstandings, Michael creates art that challenges the viewer's assumptions and invites them to see the world anew. Through their work, Michael hopes to disrupt the habitual ways in which we perceive the world and to offer us a fresh perspective on our own perceptions. Michael's paintings are an invitation to explore the unknown and to venture beyond the limits of our own understanding.