MIKE EASTON, (b. Washington, DC) is a painter, retired Department Chair of Duke Ellington School of the Arts after 18 years, retired PG County Public high school educator, and former Howard University Fine Arts department student teacher. In the last twenty-five years, he developed young artists while working as a professional fine artist. He earned his BFA and MFA degrees from Howard University’s College of Fine Arts (Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts). His exhibits include the Sumner Museum, Parish Gallery, Mattawoman Creek Gallery, Ellington School of the Arts Alumni Shows; Pepco Edison Gallery, Maryland National Capital Park, and Planning; Market Five Gallery; Hood College, Black Arts Festival in New York, NY; the Atlanta Arts Festival, Atlanta, Georgia, many private showings for collectors, and published works, personal and commercial projects. His most recent commission was for the District Court of Maryland Historical Society for retired Judge Charles B. Day.

Artist Statement

My artistic practice centers on the belief that our thoughts have the power to shape our lives while reflecting contemporary political, social, and satirical views.  The way we think and perceive the world affects our actions and the moral standards we hold ourselves to. Since my tenure at Howard University, my art has been a means of raising awareness about public morality. I examine society and the world across space and time through a metaphysical lens. This work also explores how good, and evil are inextricably linked using layered symbolism. It acts as a warning to the nation.

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