Las Olas Capital Arts Presents: Lingua Fine Art
888 East Las Olas Blvd, Suite #200
Florida
33301
Fort Lauderdale
United States
URL : lingua.art/
Emilia Robbio (Main personnel)
Grace Aschleman (Main Personnel)
Ferreira Natalia
Michael Edwards Artificial In-Elegance
Michael Edwards Life & Death
About the Artist
Michael Edwards, known professionally as Lingua, is a contemporary pen-and-ink artist celebrated for his luminous, detail-driven portraiture and emotionally resonant visual narratives. Working primarily in gel ink on cold-pressed cloth paper, Lingua merges classical drawing technique with a futuristic aesthetic, crafting large-scale compositions that glow—both literally and metaphorically.
Each piece by Lingua is created through thousands of layered pen strokes, transforming abstract gestures into expressive human figures, mythic beings, and dreamlike landscapes. His signature use of UV-reactive ink and glitter pens brings his artwork to life under blacklight, adding a multi-sensory dimension that captivates collectors and curators alike.
Lingua’s work explores themes of transformation, spirituality, identity, and the divine feminine, inviting viewers to look closer and engage with the deeper emotional subtext of each piece. With a background rooted in both precision and innovation, he has earned a growing reputation in the contemporary art scene for pushing the boundaries of figurative and surrealist art.
In 2024, Lingua’s work gained significant recognition at Spectrum Miami Art Fair, where he was awarded Best New Exhibitor. His UV-reactive portraiture stood out for its immersive scale, vibrant energy, and technical mastery. The glowing installation under blacklight offered a bold, futuristic edge that distinguished his vision among emerging contemporary artists.
Today, Lingua continues to expand his practice through exhibitions across Florida and beyond—bringing his evolving world of light, ink, and emotional storytelling to new audiences seeking work that both dazzles and resonates.
Michael Edwards, known professionally as Lingua, is a contemporary pen-and-ink artist celebrated for his luminous, detail-driven portraiture and emotionally resonant visual narratives. Working primarily in gel ink on cold-pressed cloth paper, Lingua merges classical drawing technique with a futuristic aesthetic, crafting large-scale compositions that glow—both literally and metaphorically.
Each piece by Lingua is created through thousands of layered pen strokes, transforming abstract gestures into expressive human figures, mythic beings, and dreamlike landscapes. His signature use of UV-reactive ink and glitter pens brings his artwork to life under blacklight, adding a multi-sensory dimension that captivates collectors and curators alike.
Lingua’s work explores themes of transformation, spirituality, identity, and the divine feminine, inviting viewers to look closer and engage with the deeper emotional subtext of each piece. With a background rooted in both precision and innovation, he has earned a growing reputation in the contemporary art scene for pushing the boundaries of figurative and surrealist art.
In 2024, Lingua’s work gained significant recognition at Spectrum Miami Art Fair, where he was awarded Best New Exhibitor. His UV-reactive portraiture stood out for its immersive scale, vibrant energy, and technical mastery. The glowing installation under blacklight offered a bold, futuristic edge that distinguished his vision among emerging contemporary artists.
Today, Lingua continues to expand his practice through exhibitions across Florida and beyond—bringing his evolving world of light, ink, and emotional storytelling to new audiences seeking work that both dazzles and resonates.
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