Michael Fischer was born in Budapest, Hungary. He received his
education at the City College, Budapest, Academy of Art and the Orkenyi
Strasser School of Art.
His most influential master was Oldon Marffy, one of Hungary's
leading expressionist painters and founding member of the group of "Eights".
He participated regularly in national exhibitions in Hungary,
and was the recipient of many awards and purchase prizes.
Mr. Fischer was art director for the Budapest City Theatre where
he specialized in stage design. He also produced graphic panels and advertising
art for trade shows and the movie industry. Parallel with these experiences,
he was painting and exhibiting regularly at art shows in Budapest.
He has lived and worked in Toronto since arriving in Canada
in 1957. At that time Michael was involved in creating advertising, editorial
and book illustrations, also executing commissions for private individuals
as well as for institutions such as the Canadian Red Cross, Toronto Dominion
Bank, Manufacturers Life Ins. Co., London Life Ins. Co., etc.
In addition to this, he has painted numerous murals for restaurants
and private homes.
Mr. Fischer taught illustration and composition at George Brown
College from 1975 to 1987.
His works are represented in many private and public collections
in Canada, the U.S.A. and several European countries.
He works out of his home studio, creating and teaching. He is
proficient in all media. His landscapes, still life, figurative compositions
and portraits are unique in their execution and excellence.
Michael researches his subject matter thoroughly, and it shows.
He is currently working on jazz themes, and on a series of ballet
subjects.
Michael's work can be seen at his studio and at Studio 737 Art
Gallery, North of Tweed, Ontario.
