Michael Mulhern is known for his large monochromatic works on stressed paper or raw canvas. He enlivens the surfaces of his paintings with metallic pigments and distressed textures by daubing, dripping, and dissolving his paints. Born in Paisley, Scotland, Mulhern immigrated to the United States as a young man. For many years he lived and worked in a loft on Cedar Street near the World Trade Center. His view of the Twin Towers occasionally influenced his work.
Biography courtesy of 911memorial.org/artists/michael-mulhern/