Michael Lorenzana is an artist working primarily with collage, integrating composition, structure, and emotional resonance into his practice. He works with both original and archival materials, layering imagery to reference history, memory, and personal experience. Drawing inspiration from conceptual approaches to collage, he incorporates subtextual elements and found materials to construct new and engaging visual narratives.
His artistic journey is deeply influenced by his personal experiences and emotional landscapes. Initially drawn to collage as a way to engage with complex emotions, he has since expanded his exploration to include its historical, psychological, and narrative dimensions. With a background in musical composition and audiovisual media, Michael brings a dynamic sense of rhythm and interplay to his work, using visual fragmentation to craft compositions that challenge perception and evoke unexpected emotional responses.
His recent projects further develop his use of curated imagery, transforming visual fragments into layered, immersive storytelling devices. His approach highlights the fragility and presence of images, using archival material and self-produced photographs to create parallel perspectives on the narratives that shape our understanding of the world.