About

Born just outside of Toronto, Ontario, like many young Canadians, Michael Wills grew up with a hockey stick in his hands.  For over 20 years, Michael put his passion and energy into playing pro hockey but little did he know, an entirely different skill would become a driving force in his life.  Soon, the hockey stick would be replaced with an artist’s brush.

Every piece that Michael creates is the product of an intense release of emotional energy. His passion and creativity are expressed in a kaleidoscope of colours as he glides across each canvas with a pallet knife, giving his work a rough, energetic feel, that many have referred to as “masculine” in style. Michael’s inspiration comes from the energy and movement of the city, which he feels is best captured in the city lights.

Michael was represented by Zenith Art and Fashion in Miami, Florida, with his work featured during the Miami Art Week and the Miami Art Basel. Michael also had his paintings showcased in the UP Country Interior Design House and the Spoke Club in Toronto.

In 2020, along with a select group of artists, Michael represented Canada at the ArtCapital salon in Paris and the Pingyao International Art Exhibition.

Michael’s talent, passion for art, and dedication to honing artistic skills have earned him recognition and an impressive following all across North America, Europe, and Asia.  

Exhibitions

  • London Fashion Week. Runway, 2024 London United Kingdom

  • London Fashion Week Runway, 2023 London United Kingdom

  • Show Ur Heart, IDFK Gallery, 2023 Toronto Canada

  • Dark Night of the Soul Solo Exhibition, The Peach Gallery, 2022/23 Toronto Canada

  • Arts Come Alive Exhibition, 2021Ohio USA

  • Pingyao International Art Exhibition, 2020 Pingyao China

  • ARTCapital Independent Salon, Grand Palais, 2020 Paris France

  • Spoke Club Gallery Spring Showcase, 2019 Toronto Canada

  • UpCountry Interior Design House, 2019 Toronto Canada

  • F.A.M. Festival Distillery District, 2019 Toronto Canada

  • Zenith Art Gallery (Miami Artbasel), 2018 Miami USA

  • Art Square Gallery Solo Exhibition City Nights, 2018 Toronto Canada

  • Northern Contemporary Gallery Solo Exhibition The Great ‘Scape, 2017 Toronto Canada

  • The Sochi Gallery Solo Exhibition Downtown Macon, 2016 Georgia USA

  • Oswego Art Association Group Exhibition At The Mercy of Neptune, 2015 Oswego USA

Education

Bachelors of Fine Art - Graphic Design and Painting, 2015 Oswego State University

Intern At The Mercy of Neptune with NASA space painter Don Gillespie, 2015 Oswego USA