Works by
Michael Talbot
- "While We're Still Here..." Exhibition Showcase (2024)
While We're Still Here is an ongoing exhibition showcase, initially on display at Rooted Cafe @ Arts at the Armory for the month of January, 2024. This showcase is now on display at Page & Leaf Cafe from November 2024 unti April 2025.
While We're Still Here is a perpetual series and an ongoing showcase of appreciation through a collection of works created by Michael, honoring individuals within our lives who deserve to get their flowers. This series encourages us to show our love and appreciation to these people in our lives while they're still with us.
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- "More Than Acquaintances" Exhibition Showcase (2024)
More Than Acquaintances is an exhibition showcase which was displayed at Arts Collaborative Medford from April through June, 2024.
More Than Acquaintances explored the delicately intertwined relationship between Life and Death, through the lens of an old Caretaker, and a young Flower Girl, his daughter.
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- "I Am Not Your Judas" / VOICE5 Exhibition Showcase (2023)
VOICE5 is an exhibition showcase which displayed at Artists For Humanity for the months of September through November 2023, and showcased works by the innaugural cohort of Artists For Humanity's Alumni Fellowship program.
I Am Not Your Judas consists of a completely new body of works created by Michael, exploring the intersections between misconceptions, storytelling, and human nature.
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- "Warriors In The Garden / Expansion Of The Garden" Exhibition Showcase (2022-2023)
Warriors In The Garden is an exhibition showcase which displayed at Urbanica Gallery from October to December 2022.
For this showcase, Michael created and curated a select body of work aimed at highlighting those individuals in our lives and our communities who often go unnoticed and unappreciated.
A few months later, Michael, in collaboration with artist Phoebe "Crazypants" Warner and Sean Webster, decided to expand upon the existing body of work. With a heavy focus on mindfulness and reflection, Phoebe created supplimentary pieces that were also on display, and Sean in association with Copper Collective provided a number of meditative and mindfulness sessions during the gallery receptions that followed.
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- "Fragments: Fragility/Salvation" Exhibition Showcase (2023)
Fragments of Fragility and Salvation is an exhibition showcase which was displayed at Newton City Hall for the month of February, 2023.
For this showcase, Michael curated a select body of past works from 2 prior exhibitions: "The Fragility Series" and "Salvation: Redux." This showcase aims to bring both worlds together as a celebration of past works given new life and meaning.
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- "Salvation: Redux" Exhibition Showcase (2022)
Salvation: Redux is an exhibition showcase which was displayed at Diesel Cafe from April to October, 2022.
For this showcase, Michael created and curated a select body of work inspired by Richard Nattoo's Salvation Exhibition Series (2020-2022), serving as an unofficial continuation and extension to Nattoo's work.
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- "Fragility" Exhibition Series (2019)
Fragility is an international exhibition series showcased simultaneously around the globe, with each location headed by different artists (in Boston, Jamaica and the UK).
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As part of the Boston branch of the Fragility Exhibition Series, Michael showcased a select body of work based on his ongoing graphic novel concept, Atlas.
- Fragility - Part 1
"As Atlas' story comes to light, so do the Guardians who've helped her become who she needs to be... as well as their Fragility".
- Fragility - Part 2
"Our choices never seem to be our own in the end, but that has never stopped us from living the life we always thought we wanted."
- Fragility - Part 3
"An individual's life is only as fragile and as fleeting as a blossoming flower... but it just goes to show that this cycle of Life and Death can be something very beautiful"
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- "Hopes and Dreams" @ Downtown Crossing
Located in the heart of Downtown Boston, "Hopes and Dreams" is a 124-square-foot mural designed and illustrated by Michael Talbot in association with Downtown Boston BID.
This vinyl-printed mural can be found at 14 Summer St, Boston, MA 02110.
- "S.O.A.R." @ The Stoklosa Middle School
Located at the Stoklosa Middle School in Lowell, "S.O.A.R." is a 240-square-foot mural highlighting the school's mascot, while celebrating the team spirit of the school and it's sports team.
This project was done in conjunction with the My Beautiful Mind program and can be found inside the school's gymnasium at 560 Broadway St, Lowell, MA 01854.
- "Why We Do It" @ The Gillette Stadium
Located inside the Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, "Why We Do It" is a 696-square-foot collaborative mural done by artists Problak, Soems, GoFive, Take1, and Michael Talbot.
This project was commissioned for the New England Patriots to celebrate their growth and victories over the years.
- "Eye to Eye" @ The Patrick Lyndon Pilot School
Located at the Patrick Lyndon Pilot School in West Roxbury, "Eye to Eye" is a 136-square-foot mural highlighting the school's mascot, while portraying a sense of regality, equality, and calmness within the space.
This mural can be found inside the school at 20 Mt Vernon St, Boston, MA 02132.
- "Collective Ascension" @ Cambridge Crossing
Located at the Brian P. Murphy Memorial Staircase at Cambridge Crossing, next to 450 Water Street, "Collective Ascension" is a collaborative mural done by artists Phoebe "Crazypants" Warner, Michael Talbot, and the teens of Community Art Center. This project was commissioned by DivcoWest and Cambridge Crossing, and facilitated by art_works.
© Michael Talbot & Phoebe Warner.
Photography courtesy of Casey Preston, White Birch Media.
- "Morning Glory" @ Boston Children's Hospital
Located in the Boston Children's Hospital, "Morning Glory" is a 64-square-foot mural designed and illustrated by Michael Talbot in association with L'Attitude Art.
Boston Children's Hospital, as well as these wall decals can be found at 300 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA 02115.
- "Rise With The Sun" @ Boston Children's Hospital
Located in the Boston Children's Hospital, "Rise With The Sun" is a 64-square-foot mural designed and illustrated by Michael Talbot in association with L'Attitude Art.
Boston Children's Hospital, as well as these wall decals can be found at 300 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA 02115.
- "Sequential Progression" @ BROAD Institute
Located inside their first research building in Kendall MA, "Sequential Progression" aims to celebrate the work that is done within the building, as well as BROAD Institute’s advancements, both human as well as technological, and achievements over the years with DNA sequencing.
This mural can be found inside their facility at 320 Charles Street, Cambridge MA 02141.
- "Turtle Island" @ Copper City, Miami
Located on the outer wall of the Copper City building, midway between Wynwood and Little Haiti, the "Turtle Island" Mural was a collaborative effort among artists Richard Nattoo's, Eyevan, and Michael Talbot.
Copper City, as well as this mural can be found at 5150 NW 2nd Ave, Miami FL 33127.
- "Strength In The Pack"
Located on the north-facing wall under the Norfolk Ave bridge in Roxbury, "Strength In The Pack" is representative of the members of the Roxbury community coming together and moving towards a common goal. The design, created and executed by Michael Talbot with the help of a number of individuals, features a collection of animals that are known to exist in nature in packs and communities coming together to form a new pack, indicative of the many immigrants who came together to form what we now know as Roxbury.
This mural can be found at 279 Norfolk Ave, Roxbury, MA 02119.
- "Birds Of A Feather" @ Conexion Somerville
Located on the facade of the Connexion building, "Birds Of A Feather" is representative of the people of the East Somerville community, highlighting the vibrancy of the various cultures that make up the surrounding community. The mural was designed and executed by both Michael Talbot and Lucy Nguyen.
Connexion United Methodist Church, as well as this mural can be found at 149 Broadway, Somerville, MA 02145.
- "Natural Wonders" @ Boston Children's Hospital
Located in the Hale building of the Boston Children's Hospital, the "Natural Wonders" Series is a collection of vinyl wall decals highlighting a variety of natural wonders, both on and off-planet. These illustrations were designed and executed by Michael Talbot in association with L'Attitude Art.
Boston Children's Hospital, as well as these wall decals can be found at 300 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA 02115.
- "Bubble Wall" @ Boston Children's Hospital
Located in the Fegan building of the Boston Children's Hospital, the "Bubble Wall" is a 140-sqare-foot mural designed and illustrated by Michael Talbot in association with L'Attitude Art.
Boston Children's Hospital, as well as this mural can be found at 300 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA 02115.
- "Artisanal" @ Deano's Pasta
Located in East Somerville at a local family-owned, handmade-pasta shop, "Artisanal" is a 1000-sqare-foot mural designed, and painted by Michael Talbot in association with East Somerville Main Streets.
"My aim and approach with this mural was not just to highlight the business and what they do, but provide the viewers with an introspective dialogue to the statement ‘You are what you love.’
One of the main things that stood out to me about Deano’s Pasta is how dedicated they are to their process and promise of handmade and hand-packaged pasta. And with them being a generational family business that steadily passes on the traditions, practices, and knowledge to whoever is next in line, I felt like the word ‘Artisanal’ was an appropriate description and statement of authenticity, and as such I went with it as the title for the design."
Deano's Pasta, as well as this mural can be found at 15 Garfield Ave, Somerville MA 02145.
- "The Meeting Doors" by Arx Urban
The Meeting House Doors Project is a collaborative art installation which involved gathering four local artists to paint murals on apartment doors at a mixed-income housing site in Dorchester, MA. The artists that took part in this project each painted the nine doors on their respective floors.
Michael worked in tandem with three other artists:
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The Homage Series is a bi-monthly collaborative art series created by Michael, centered on the premise of paying homage to and highlighting a number of other great artists who've been not just influential, but integral in his art journey and growth.
Past Homage Series collaborations include:
Richard Nattoo
Kaz Oomori
Phoebe Warner
Following the completion of the first installment of the Homage Series, a set of postcards donning the newly created designs were made available to the public to send to anyone they also wanted to pay homage to, free of charge. There was no restriction as to who, or where in the world the postcard was being sent to, just as long as a valid name and mailing address was provided. The catch is that individuals could not request a postcard for themselves, only for someone else.
Interested in participating? Request a postcard here.
Michael has worked as an illustrator on a number of children's books with author, dr joe. These books follow an fun-loving group of forest animals as they venture through a world reminiscent of the forests of New England.
- "Party Animals"
"Mom didn't have a problem with animals in the forest. But a bug or a mouse in the house freaked her out!!!
All was well until one day, Mouse found the door half open..."
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- "Tortoise and Hare: THE REMATCH"
"Hare never got over his loss in the legendary race with Tortoise three years ago. Hare was now middle aged, while Tortoise was in his prime. If Hare could have a rematch, he would be able to redeem himself!
But how would he get Tortoise to agree to race?"
Now available on Amazon.com and Barnes and Noble!
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- "A Forest Tail"
"The animals of the forest wanted a leader. Unable to identify qualities needed for this title, they decide to choose the animal with the longest tail. As the events unfold, the animals realize that a good leader needs a lot more than a long tail."
Now available on Amazon.com and Barnes and Noble!
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Atlas is a 3-part graphic novel series written and illustrated by Michael Talbot. This series, though geared towards the teen and young adult audience, is fit for readers both young and old.
- Book 1 - "Atlas: Fall from Grace"
"When the Librarian, a supernatural being tasked with maintaining reality as we know it, discovers he is not the only Guardian in existence, his curiosity and desire for knowledge drives him to a new discovery... of whether knowledge is in fact power, or the seed of our own destruction."
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- Book 2 - "Atlas: Time and Time Again"
"Growing up as an orphan, Atlas discovers she has unforseen powers – the ability to control and manipulate time. As she learns more about her abilities, Atlas realizes the burden that now rests on her to claim her rightful title as the Time Guardian, and to face her greatest obstacle... herself."
COMING SOON!
- Book 3 - Title TBD*
"Despite their history, the Librarian and the Time Guardian both decide to work together to find the remaining Guardians, and they quickly find out that some things should never be left up to Chance."
The Call is an illustrated picture book created, written, and drawn by both Rocky Cotard and Michael Talbot.
This project was done as a response to a collaboration initiative called "Dear So-And-So." The idea is that an artist would start working on a new project, and then pass it off to another artist to expand upon, and then back to the original artist once more, and so on and so forth.
The resulting work encapsulates an essence of a call-and-response, forcing each artist to not just think about their work and process as an isolated experience, but also how someone else's work and process might affect or enhance their own.
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Jamaican Mi Seh Mi ABCs is a children's book written by Valrie Kemp-Davis and illustrated by Michael Talbot back in 2015. It takes the classical alphabet book approach and puts a cultural spin to it, weaving aspects of the Jamaican culture into each page. A Commemorative Edition was recently created to highlight a number of additional women who have been instrumental in the growth and celebration of the island of Jamaica.
"So if you think Jamaica is simply coconuts, palm trees, dreadlocks, Drake’s dance song, “Controlla” and Rhianna’s hit tune, “Work”... THEN you’ll be in for a pleasant treat and so much more! This ABC book is the voice and heart of eleven year old Carradice. Though Midwest made and straight out of East Chicago, don’t get it twisted. This young gyal was very much born Jamerican! You are cordially being invited to a JamRock lyrical, patois rhythmic adventure.
Join in as Carradice and Deejay Rewind schools you from A to Z on her father’s culture, foods, heroes, traditions, customs, music... Everyting Mon! She promises that by the time you can say, The End, you will love “Yard” like cooked food and have a greater appreciation for the land of wood and water!
Nuff Respect!!!"
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Caterpillars Can Fly is a children's book written by Dino Nicholas and illustrated by Michael Talbot. It follows an ambitious caterpillar who dreamt of flying and how, through transformation, was able to achieve his dream of flight.
"One morning as I was walking in my backyard, I saw a little caterpillar on a leaf. I noticed something strange; it was standing on its hind legs, looking up into the sky. “How odd” I thought, then, I looked up and saw birds flying over head and other flying insects. In that moment I realized this; that the caterpillar had a desire to fly, but in it’s current state it could only dream.
But that is only the Beginning…"
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Working in tandem with Spilsbury Puzzles, Michael Talbot created 4 illustrations that were later made into 2 collections of jigsaw puzzles:
"Morning Dew"
"Nocturnal"
"Lady Sing The Blues"
"Moonlight Mellows"
Now available for purchase on the Spilsbury website!
Working in tandem with Aeronaut Brewing Co., Michael illustrated 2 unique can designs for their limited run, craft beer.
- "Hidden Mechanism"
A dark lager with toffee and cocoa notes, released in December, 2021. "Hidden Mechanism" is currently available for purchase at Aeronaut's taproom location in Somerville MA, their cannery in Everett MA, as well as various retail locations throughout the Greater Boston area..
- "Portal Traverse"
A collaborative project between Aeronaut x Loch Lomond Brewery released in February, 2020. This was a limited run oatmeal stout, which is no longer in circulation.