For Immediate Release

September 1, 2006

Kathleen Laziza (718) 797-3116

Juliette Pelletier (646) 334-0864

Master painter Michael Santini will exhibit his "modern medieval" art works at Micro Museum, 123 Smith Street in Downtown Brooklyn, November 4 to December 9. On November 4, the Wisconsin artist will participate in an informal Q & A video recording session at 5 PM prior to the opening reception 6 — 10 PM. Micro Museum is open to the public on Saturdays 12 — 7PM with $2 per person admission. Otherwise all works are for sale by appointment (718) 797-3116.

By popular vote, Michael Santini was awarded "Best in Show" for his painting "Circus Gliders" in Circus Surreal 2006, juried by Juliette Pelletier of Reflect-Arts and Kathleen Laziza of Micro Museum this past spring. As the winner Mr. Santini receives this solo exhibit. The dynamic Circus Surreal 2006 exhibited 41 artists from 19 states in an exciting and diverse presentation of painting, photography, sculpture, digital media, interactive and performance art. "Circus Gliders" is on-loan by collector Bruce McClelland.

Santini’s oil paintings are reminiscent of the Medieval Dutch Masters, using the clarity of color and line, subtle symbolism and fine craft of these painters along with his unique personal style and concepts; his stunning masterpieces are striking fascinating. His artworks are allegorical portrayals of the constant spiritual and worldly struggle of good versus evil. His subtle and profound symbolism depicts this concept; the elements and characters in his work exist within a constant, yet ever changing boundary, rearranging themselves in each of his creations. Personal contemplation, hope choice and accountability as well as political and religious strife are consistent themes in his profound works.

Michael Santini was born in Pennsylvania, spent 25 years in Arizona, and resides in Wisconsin. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Salem College in West Virginia in 1968, and has been exhibited internationally for 40 years. Santini’s works are part of premier private collections world wide, he has won numerous awards, completed many significant commissions, and is widely published. This is his NYC premiere exhibition.

Micro Museum is 20 years old! In 1986 William and Kathleen Laziza ignited this thriving art center that celebrates communication through community with living artists on the second floor of 123 Smith Street. For 17 years it was a pioneering incubator that expanded to their ground floor location in 2002. The public is invited to meet enterprising artists from around the corner or the globe for our 20th year at "Instant Reception" every Sat 5 — 7 PM