Performing at the 2009

Irving Firefighters' Ball

Michael’s gift of charismatic presence and outrageous art presentations cannot be put into words and yet he is literally changing the way we view art…his work enriches and even saves lives. What could be so special about a 5 minute painting that someone would spend a quarter of a million dollars to own it? It may sound absurd but nevertheless whether the belief is of God or science, the experience journeys beyond explanation and beyond the canvas …goose bumps rise on the arms of viewers …accompanied by joy filled tears streaming down their faces and entire audiences standing cheering. Michael’s art roars passionately, making the statement that it is not the paint on the canvas or the image that counts, but the passion and action it invokes in the viewer. In simpler terms, “It’s not about me or how high I jump, it’s how high everyone else does and what it inspires in them.” – Michael Israel

 

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Benefiting Irving Fire Foundation. The Foundation provides scholarships to the children of Irving firefighters to empower them to pursue their dreams of higher education.