Mike Bennett (artist)
Mike Bennett | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Shippensburg University |
| Known for | Visual art |
| Notable work | A to Zoo, Dinolandia, Wonderwood |
| Website | mikebennettart |
Mike Bennett is a visual artist based in Portland, Oregon, United States. He studied art education and has worked as a preschool teacher.[1]
Bennett's A to Zoo and A, B, Sea projects were exhibited at Director Park. Bioluminescent Beasts was displayed at Pioneer Place in 2022 as part of the Portland Winter Light Festival.[2] Dinolandia was exhibited in downtown Portland in 2022.[3][4] Bennet designed MidCity SmashBurger's mascot, who appears in the company's logo.
Bennett was recognized as a distinguished alumni of his high school for his work in the visual arts.[5]
References
- ^ Acker, Lizzy (2021-04-19). "Portland artist Mike Bennett is making his yard into a 'magical' aquarium alphabet this spring". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on 2021-10-16. Retrieved 2022-07-22.
- ^ Stein, Rosemarie (2022-01-31). "Portland's self-guided Winter Light Festival glows for 9 nights". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on 2022-07-08. Retrieved 2022-07-22.
- ^ "Dinolandia, an Immersive Museum of Mike Bennett Art, Will Open Downtown This Spring". Willamette Week. Archived from the original on 2022-05-03. Retrieved 2022-07-22.
- ^ "Portland artist Mike Bennett loves dinosaurs. He thinks you'll love them too after visiting his pop-up museum, Dinolandia". opb. Archived from the original on 2022-07-14. Retrieved 2022-07-22.
- ^ Moore, Marcia (October 4, 2022). "Selinsgrove High School Alumni Banquet scheduled for Nov. 5". The Daily Item.
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