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Mike Margolis

Shapes and colors are magical to me. I paint to connect—to spark joy, reflection, maybe even a chuckle. My work is rooted in a life lived with wonder, resilience, and the quiet beauty of everyday moments.

Welcome to my world. Have a look around—you just might find the piece that finds you.

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A Phoenix-based abstract artist, is known for his vibrant, joy-filled canvases that ignite conversation and inspire collectors. After a 50-year seafood industry career, he returned to his passion of art, infusing his work with dynamic color and movement.

His art has been showcased in prestigious galleries like Tolleson, AZ, Civic Center "Faces Exhibition" Gallery, Phoenix Chamber of Commerce Gallery, Scottsdale, AZ, Civic Center Library Gallery, Tempe, AZ, ASU Gammage Art Gallery, Surprise, AZ, Art HQ Gallery, as well as public projects like Peoria, AZ, "2024 Utility Box Art Wrap." Featured on Channel 12 News Phoenix’s Art Pops, his work is prized in private collections alongside Agam, Shemi, Max, Linderman, and designed a Stuart Weitzman Shoe collection.

 A committed philanthropist, Margolis supports Emily Yates Cancer Research, Donors are Heroes, and Whisk Away 2025, benefiting Mother’s Grace, a community-driven organization devoted to providing essential support for moms and children facing acute life challenges.

Through exhibitions, media, and charity, his art serves as a bridge for dialogue and inspiration, enriching the Phoenix art scene.

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ART IS A WILDLY ORIGINAL GIFT. It’s like handing someone a sparkler in the middle of a sandstorm—unexpected, illuminating, unforgettable. It’s not just a painting, or a poem, or a thing you hang up and walk past. Nah. It’s a ripple. A whisper. A wink across the room that says, “Hey, something just shifted, didn’t it?” If you’ve ever made someone feel something—anything—you, my friend, have made art.

Art doesn’t play by the rules. Art is the beautiful rebellion. It shows up uninvited, paints outside the lines, and dares you to feel. Real art dances barefoot in the kitchen, tells secrets to strangers, and takes risks with its heart wide open.

Will you love it? Maybe. Will it make you laugh or cry or scratch your head? Hopefully. That’s the point. That’s the magic. That’s art.

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