Intimate Companionship with Ian Michael

American artist, Ian Michael, uses his paintings to celebrate intimacy, companionship and connection, a state of being that transcends gender. Ian uses pastels and soft palettes that immediately puts you at ease but also reminds you of the feeling you get when you blush…appropriate given the quiet intimacy that we are privy to in his painted scenery. His subjects are also mostly genderless, a good reminder that true companionship rises above societal roles and norms. In Ian’s scenes, companionship isn’t defined—it’s simply felt. It’s human.

Explore some of our favourite artworks from Ian’s collection below.

Purchase Ian’s works from Mariane Ibrahim Gallery.