HAPPENINGS
Michael Flohr Mixology
December 26 - 28, 2014 EC Forum Shops Gallery • RSVP to
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shaker, the sounds of the city nightlife tell a story of social spaces. Artist Michael Flohr’s keen eye picks up on the enticing glint of a highball glass, the shimmering reflections on the spotless bartop. As his fellow patrons preoccupy themselves, Flohr observes the overall mood that the room harbors and translates that to his sketches. Whether he sees a romantic couple enjoying drinks together on a date, or strangers who just happen to strike up conversation, Flohr captures the candid charm of the moment. From the beginning as an art student in
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San Francisco, Flohr began to gain traction with his painting Irish Coffee, which won “Best of Show” and was later selected for exhibition at the de Young Museum. What was it about
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s a live jazz band strikes up a few chords and the bartender picks up his martini
this particular work of art that spoke to people? The signature drink tells a story of the city and the unique life of its people. Irish coffee is a drink that is claimed to have been invented in San Francisco at the renowned Buena Vista Cafe. From these humble beginnings, Michael Flohr has continued to tell stories through cocktails and branded bottles of finely-crafted liquor. Many of his most classic paintings like Manhattan for Mel, Martini for Two, and Gentleman’s Jack are still life works that are able to tell more of a story about people than just represent the physicality of the subject matter.
Fine Art Limited Edition, 48” x 16” “Manhattan For Mel”
Fine Art Limited Edition, 11” x 14”
OFF THE EASEL MAGAZINE – FALL 2014
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