Michael Beckerman: Alternative Lowbrow Artist

Michael Beckerman was born in Queens, New York. Soon thereafter, against his will, he was moved to an extremely Caucasian part of New Jersey. Mike was an angry, hyperactive child. He skateboarded down the steepest hill in town and lost all the skin on a leg, only to heal very nicely. He played drums at a young age but realising that he would never drum for Slayer, moved on to the flute-a-phone.

Creating art has been an outlet in Mike's life since he was a young boy. His style is a direct extension of his eclectic, senseless humor. Mike comes from a creative family which includes songwriters, screenwriters and self-taught painters - all institutionalized (jello-eaters).

Living in New Jersey's interior for most of his life, Mike often dreams of moving to the coast…though he fears sharks (and their vicious attacks) immensely. Mike can make oatmeal with startling consistency. Horses wish they could ride Mike around pastures green as filth. Mike wants to wear slacks forever and a day. Things are going well for Mike…until of course tragedy strikes