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Artist Statement:
Michael J. Pasko is the visual
artist, designer, and owner of
his own business, Miracles In
Wood. Pasko creates original
visual art masterpieces
through dissection of
execution, specializing in
wood architecture, carved
exclusively by hand. Pasko
brings a world of authenticity
into a destiny of art. He has
mounted a talent of true
likeness, exact resemblance,
and accurate facial expression
with dynamic attention to
detail. Pasko’s creations
utilize the medium of wood
with such compassion that the
outcome is like an
orchestrated vision for your
eyes to see.
Obligated to dedicate his life
to the majesty of an artistic
destiny, Pasko triumphed over
adverse conditions and has
been blessed with a multitude
of gifts, and “this journey”
has been the ultimate test in
his life. Pasko listens to
the divine intervention of
God, and then proceeds with
the creations which have been
revealed to him. Devoted on a
path which would be his
calling; Pasko had to humble
himself and search to amplify
his spiritually. The enduring
character and perseverance of
Pasko has blessed him with a
“soul” unique to other
artists. His life has been
set on a course which would
test his identity as a man and
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Artist Exhibitions:
ARTISTIC ACHIEVEMENTS:
• 2010: Intern Art Instructor
at International Academy of
Design and Technology, San
Antonio, Texas.
• 2010: Participated in the
International Academy of
Design and Technology Annual
Art Show and won “Best of
Show” for King Tut Artwork
Creation
• 2009: Commissioned to design
a custom Prie Dieu Prayer
Kneeler
• 2009: ...
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Michael Pasko Biography:
| Biographical information for Michael Pasko can be found below. The artist may choose what information to display. Sometimes the artist chooses not to display personal information to the general public. |
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Age
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53
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| Gender |
Male
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| Status |
Married
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| Children |
1
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| Religion |
Believer in Jesus Christ, God |
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| Education |
Self Taught |
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| Hobbies / Interests |
Creating and designing one-of-a kind artwork made from wood. |
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| Favorite Artistic Medium |
Woodworking
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| Favorite Arthistory Movement |
Florentine School - (1400 - 1600)
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| Favorite Visual Artist |
God
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| Favorite Work of Art |
Alpha and Omega
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| Biggest Artistic Inspiration |
The Creator of All, God, is who has been my biggest artistic inspiration. God has taught me everything I know, now I am a Master Woods Craftsman because of his teachings and my development in following him all of my life. |
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| Why Did You Become An Artist |
When I was a very young man, age 5 years of age, I knew that I had God-given gifts and talents. It was my belief, trust and following of God's parable of the talents that has guided me all of my life to do His will. |
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| Your Personal Biography |
Born in Jamaica Queens, New York in 1956 and moved to San Antonio in 1972. Pasko’s artistic talents are self-taught from his “spirit within”. With a high school education and a total reliance and dependence on God, Pasko produces artistic wood masterpieces untouched and untaught by human forces. Pasko is the owner of his own business, Miracles In Wood creating one-of-a kind unique masterpieces from wood.
Pasko uses the “old school” method, chisel and mallet, chiseling out the design. Each piece produced must go through a process of steps which deals with the compression of multiple layers of wood, the formulation of a preliminary sketch outlining all the proper measurements, angles, cuts, etc. and then each of the wood blocks are tenaciously handcrafted to create a magnificent piece.
Each masterpiece is handmade, small to life-size. Pasko has been blessed by having learned the “Yosegi Zurkuri” technique (5th century style) of joined wood block construction. Pasko’s unawareness of the 5th century wood crafting technique he uses was revealed to him one day by a friend who had read about this style in an architectural design book. This design style dates back to 530 BC is uncommonly used today. However, Pasko has found that by using this unique technique, not only will the uniqueness and rarity of this art form contribute to impacting the art world, but people will further understand about the extreme detail, numerous hours taken in creating one piece and the hard work which goes into using this technique. This particular joined wood-block technique is used because it gives added value to the wood for the duration of the life of the piece. There are statues in existence today which were created by this technique dating back to 1300 years ago. This technique allows Pasko to go through tenacious creative acts to capture every detail and unique characteristics and personality of the individual being portrayed. The result is a highly detailed piece which is a rare and exclusive collector’s piece of art. This technique also allows for more strength and durability utilizing more of the character within the wood.
Pasko creates original visual art masterpieces through dissection of execution, specializing in wood architecture, carved exclusively by hand. Pasko brings a world of authenticity into a destiny of art. Obligated to dedicate his life to the majesty of an artistic destiny, Pasko has triumphed over adverse conditions and has been blessed with a multitude of gifts, and “this journey” has been the ultimate test in his life. Pasko listens to the divine intervention of God, and then proceeds with the creations which have been revealed to him. Devoted on a path which would be his calling; Pasko had to humble himself and search to amplify his spiritually. The enduring character and perseverance of Pasko has blessed him with a “soul” unique to other artists. His life has been set on a course which would test his identity as a man and his faith as an artist. Pasko has persevered and never looked back at his life to this day. Pasko seeks the truth in a grandiose style with his chisel in hand and a colossal of imagination. His philosophy is to bring to people’s attention the gifts of an artistic talent from God, in the ways which Leonardo Da Vinci, Michelangelo and Raphael have been bestowed with their impeccable creations.
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