Michele Vargas

Born in Italy. My father was a painter in the classical tradition, who had several comissions in cathedrals, churches and private homes. I was introduced to this tradition at the early age of five, and worked as an assistant to my father until I was fourteen years old.

1987 Li & Phillip Galleri Oslo-Norge 1988 Kunsthuset Oslo-Norge 1989 Kunsthuset Oslo-Norge 1990 Cure Gallery Los Angeles-USA 1990 Galleri Bryggen Bergen-Norge 1991 Nordic Heritage Museum Seattle-USA 1992 Galleri Bryggen Bergen-Norge 1994 Galleri Bryggen Bergen-Norge 1997 Artexpo New York New York-USA 1999 Galleri Vertice Lisbon Portugal 2003 Collective Exibition Bergen-Norge

1969-73: Attended the Instituto d'Arte, Napoli. Obtaining Diploma di Maestro d'Arte (Master degree in Fine Arts). During this period I became interested in surrealism, and the abstract concept, and Fauvism (the use of bright colours). 1974-77: Attended the Accademia delle Belle Arti di Napoli. Field of study: Painting. During this period I took special interest in the colour and light studies. 1978-82: Studied at the Liceo Artistico Caserta, Maturitá Artistica (Interior Design). Field of study: Interior and architecture design. These studies led me to a rendezvous with my childhood experiences. He started experimenting with a mixture of classical and modern techniques