Michael Madzo's artwork speaks for itself in luminous hues and vivid, oftentimes whimsical subjects. His trademark technique of sewing bits of his paintings together attracts attention both for its symbolism and for the rich texture it adds to the works. Madzo's artwork is a synthesis of both traditional and textile art. "It just...happened one day, "he says thoughtfully, "I needed to join two sections together, and had tried everything else. So I thought I'd try sewing." Collage was the result. In assimilating materials at hand, the artist created something new.