Michael Banks Mixed Media 13x26 The Quiet Saint WP6283

This compelling assemblage by Alabama outsider artist Michael Banks transforms discarded materials into an elegant and mysterious portrait. The foundation of the work appears to be two reclaimed frames joined together and painted a rich red, creating a dramatic backdrop for the elongated female figure. Above the figure's head rests a circular element in the form of a paint can lid suggesting a halo, moon, or celestial crown, lending the composition a quiet spiritual presence.

The woman's face is formed from a thin cut board, incised with Banks' signature dremel-carved lines that define the features through a web of intersecting marks. Subtle splashes of color, exposed textures, and visible fasteners celebrate the history of the salvaged materials while contributing to the artwork's layered narrative. Balancing folk-art tradition with contemporary assemblage, this piece demonstrates Banks' remarkable ability to find beauty, character, and meaning in reclaimed objects.

The piece is 13" wide and 26" long.

Ships alone for $40 with tracking. Does not ship outside the continental USA.