Los Angeles friends! So excited to be returning to Copro gallery this week with a brand new series of paintings titled “Let It Kill You”. Ever since I found myself in the hospital a few years ago, I’ve been obsessed with the idea of everything that’s going on inside of us. My new show explores these themes. Some of my best work to date!! I’ll be at the opening on June 14th from 6-10PM. Check out the collector’s preview HERE
McDonough Museum Of Art!!!
So excited to have an exhibition at The McDonough Museum of Art in Youngstown, OH. The show opened on May 30th and runs through July 19th. If you can’t make it to see the show drop me an email and I’ll send you the link to view artwork.
DEATH:The life of Mike Egan Trailer!!
Here is the trailer for “Death: The Life Of Mike Egan” Documentary. The film has debuted at the Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh. It was also screened at the AMDOCS film festival in Palm Springs and the Cleveland International Film Festival.
Documentary!!
How cool is this?!? I was asked to make a short doc about my life as a funeral director and artist. We shot it last year in the Youngstown area. It was debuted at the Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh in December where we did a Q and A with Doug Helmick and myself. The doc was also accepted into the Amdocs film festival and the Cleveland International film festival!! A lot of people have been asking when they can see it. We are working that out soon and it will be available for everyone to see.
"Death Is Present" Fine Art Pop Up Event!!
Hello friends! I’m excited to be heading to Los Angeles soon for my wedding. To celebrate I’m throwing an art party beforehand. I’m bringing 25 paintings with me that can be purchased and taken home with you. So cool!!
I’ll be there to say hello on both evenings. Come on out and see some art!
My New Book Is Now Available!!!
Hey friend!! I’m excited to announce that I have a new book available. My publisher, Spire and Scribe and myself worked together all year pulling together artwork from over the years. We have collected images of over 1200 paintings totaling 292 pages!! This is a must have for any collector. If you want to get more details please go HERE
Thank you!!
"Good Luck Roar"
Hey friend! I’m excited to be working with my friends over at House of Roulx again. This time we released a brand new print titled “Good Luck Roar”. I feel like it’s so easy to project a negative viewpoint of the world and with social media it’s never been easier to do so.
I wanted to make a piece that rejected that feeling of sadness and negativity. So I think that if we see ourselves as tigers who wake up every morning ready to roar “Good Luck” we are off to a good start!
There is a standard version and a hand embellished version of the print. Both are limited, come signed and numbered from House of Roulx.
They can be purchased HERE
Don't Quit
I was in an old funeral home this week for a project. I walked past an old desk and saw this poem under the glass. Don’t Quit.
I left my job as a funeral director to pursue my dream of being an artist. Although I love what I do and wouldn’t want to do anything else I’d be lying if I didn’t tell myself many many times in my career as an artist that “I Quit”, “I’m Done”, “This Will Never Work”. I’ve had people tell me to do my art as a hobby and go get a job, that really helped my confidence.
But since I’ve started I’ve shown art all over the world and have done projects with amazing people and brands. My gallery shows keep getting bigger, the opportunities keep coming and my brand keeps growing.
I’m going to keep going and keep proving to others and myself that quitting is not an option
"Welcome Home" at Anno Domini Art Gallery
Hey friends!! Well just got back from San Jose and boy are my arms tired. Come on Mike, seriously?
My show “Welcome Home” opened at Anno Domini Art Gallery on May 3rd! I was in town to do the install and well paint a full sized house inside the art gallery. Ok, now my arms are tired. Nailed it!
I’m very proud of this show. This is some of my best work yet. It felt fresh and exciting to make this show. I’d love for you to see the show in person if you can make it but if you can’t please check it out HERE
Excited that this is the first time that the gallery is doing payment plans on the artwork!! Please check the gallery website for details or shoot them an email.
Also please share this show with whoever you think would love the work!! Word of mouth can be the strongest way to help sell some art!
Thanks so much!! Lots of love to you.
Here is the show flyer! And all of the details. Loved the font on the show title.
That’s me! Standing inside the entrance of the house in the gallery.
“Take This Skull Home” 60”X48” on Canvas.
Here is the full house!! It is 8 feet by 8 feet. I did a full paint job on it while I was in town. This turned out exactly how I wanted it to. So happy!
A happy accident! When we got the paintings on the wall I was walkiing around the gallery and stopped and there it was…
The windows of the house lined up perfectly with the two large paintings on the wall.
Ceramics!!
I’m so excited to finally release my first run of ceramics! This has always been something that I wanted to do with my art. I love the idea of pushing myself into other mediums and helping to grow how I present my artwork.
This is also a way to help reduce my production of vinyl toys. I envision using ceramics to produce my figures that can sit on people’s shelves. It’s also a way to make functional artwork. So my figures in ceramic form could hold flowers or candles. There are so many possibilities.
New Collection Of Paintings in Austin, TX
I’m very excited to start off 2024 with a new series of paintings in Austin, TX. This is the first time I’m working with Warden Art Agency. An art agency can work as an art gallery but also works with designers who are decorating homes for clients. In person viewings are by appointment only however the collection can be viewed and paintings can be purchased on their website. For more information please go HERE
Solo Show At Copro Gallery!!
I’m excited to be returning to Los Angeles with a brand new body of work! I’ll be showing 16 new pieces at Copro Gallery in Santa Monica. The show opens on July 8th from 6-9PM and I’ll be there to say hello. If you are interested in reserving a piece from the show early you can contact the gallery directly at copronason@msn.com for details
"Journey Into The Garden" Print Release!!
Excited to be working with my pals House of Roulx on a new print edition!! We did a standard and a hand embellished version each limited to 25!! For details and for purchasing please go HERE
"Built By Death" at Keep Contemporary!! →
I have another solo show opening next week!! “Built By Death” is all new work at Keep Contemporary in Santa Fe, NM. The show opens on Oct. 21st. For details and to see the show please go here… https://keepcontemporary.com/?p=25939&v=89d269ea9f2e
"May Death Leave Us Be" at Roq La Rue Gallery
I currently have a mini solo show now up at Roq La Rue Gallery in Seattle, WA!! “May Death Leave Us Be” is a nine painting show that is perfect for this fall weather. Now up until the end of the month. Check it out here…https://www.roqlarue.com/mike-egan-may-death-leave-us-be-2022-1
Pearl Jam Poster!!!!
Really excited that I got to design the Pearl Jam poster for the Bourbon and Beyond Festival on September 17th!! The poster measured 24”X18”. I had an artist edition but it sold out in under a minute. Wild!!
"What We Do Is Secret" Two Person Show!!
I had a two person show with artist Brandan Styles open at Revolution Gallery in Buffalo, NY!! The show opened on July 8th and will run through August 13th. To see the artwork please visit the gallery website…
https://revolutionartgallery.com/what-we-do-is-secret-exhibit/
All New Gelaskins Collaboration!!
I’m very excited to be working with Gelaskins!! We chose four new designs that are now available as covers for Iphones, Android, Laptops, etc. Please visit their website for details…
"Death God Love" in San Jose!!
I was out in San Jose, CA at Anno Domini Gallery for the opening of my solo show “Death God Love”!! This is my fourth solo show with the gallery. It’s always fun to have complete control of the space and do whatever I want. Knowing the gallery I wanted to break up each section into a theme. One with Death paintings, the middle with God paintings and the third with Love paintings. The opening was amazing with lots of people coming to see, buy art and say hello to me. If you’d like to see the show please check out the gallery website HERE
"Night Screams" Fine Art Print Release!!
The fine folks at House Of Roulx have released a brand new limited edition print of my painting “Night Screams”!! Each one is hand embellished with pencil and paint, signed and titled. The edition is limited to 25 total prints. You can check them out HERE