Michael Vilkin CV
Bio
Fine art oil painter, Michael Vilkin was born in Beverly Hills. He received a BA in psychology at Stanford University, and then attended UC Berkeley where he earned his MBA. He began to paint in 2011 when he retired from real estate development and construction. He is an avid hiker and flea market hound. Michael and his husband celebrated their 43th anniversary in 2024.
Shows
- 2012 Displayed in a juried show by the Academy of Art; San Francisco at the Pier
- 2013 One man show at Metropolitan in Santa Barbara
- 2016-7 Represented in Gallery Los Olivos 2016-2017
- 2024 Group show at MASH Gallery in West Hollywood
- 2024 Two consecutive solo shows at FOX Wine Co., in Santa Barbara
- 2024 Displayed in juried show at Colors of Humanity Art Gallery, August, 2024
- 2024 City of Beverly Hills Fall, Juried Art Show
Upcoming and Ongoing Shows
Luscious Moments show at the Voice Gallery in Santa Barbara December 2 - 28, 2024
Awards
- Second place, Colors of Humanity Art Gallery, juried, July 2021
- Fifth place, Contemporary Art Gallery Online, juried, July 2021
Media
Article in Design News Now on show at Mash Gallery: July, 2024
