My name is Michael Imbruglia, a digital artist, and illustrator from Cranston, Rhode Island. Growing up in a household of four, I found solace and escape in drawing. It allowed me to express my thoughts and ideas in a creative way that I couldn't quite put into words.

 

I grew up on the art of video games from my youth. Eventually, I became more interested in psychedelic bands and the imagery of the past and present. Through these movements, I found my niche focusing primarily on digital painting and illustration, with a maximalist, overwhelming style that forces the viewer to spend time with each piece. 

 

In May 2023, I graduated from the University of Rhode Island (URI) with a Bachelor's in Fine Arts. During my time at URI, I had the opportunity to exhibit my work at the URI gallery and in a joint art show between URI, Rhode Island College, and the Community College of Rhode Island in 2022. Additionally, the URI Undergraduate Research Committee awarded me a grant to pursue research in character design that same year.

During my tenure at URI, I interned at the Hera Gallery in Wakefield, Rhode Island. As a gallery assistant, I managed their social media and assist with day-to-day operations. My ultimate goal is to get a job that will allow me to use my art in interactive media.