Born in India to English parents, educated in London Central School of Arts (now St. Martins) and the Academie Colorossi Paris. He relocated to Canada in 1928 where surrealism was almost unknown and was dubbed “Canada’s Pioneer of Surrealism”. 1952 saw him move to Mexico, drawn by its culture and vital art scene led by Diego Rivera and Frieda Kahlo.
After the death of his wife in 1974, Michael returned to England and spent the rest of his life in Treen, Cornwall, overlooking the sea and his flower garden. Here he produced a body of work sold mainly through his open studio and through Messums in London.
This small but significant collection was curated by a passionate collector. A certificate of authenticity is provided with each unique piece.
As expressed in his own words:
“I dive into colour as I dive into the Tropical sea, I rejoice in colour, how can we live without it “
