Abstract Collection | Michael Kloth, MFA

Not every photograph needs to explain itself. Some images work through form, light, and color—inviting interpretation rather than demanding recognition. This collection represents my experimental work exploring photographic abstraction and alternative processes developed during graduate studies at the Academy of Art University.

These aren't landscapes that happen to be abstract. They're intentional studies in how photography can move beyond representation—transforming familiar subjects into explorations of texture, pattern, and visual rhythm. Created through techniques including infrared capture, extended exposure, intentional camera movement, and darkroom manipulation, each piece exists at the intersection of technical control and creative experimentation.

The Abstract Collection appeals to collectors seeking sophisticated wall art that complements contemporary interiors without competing for attention. These works function as visual punctuation—grounding spaces with artistic presence while allowing room for other design elements to speak.

About the Artist

Michael Kloth holds an MFA from Academy of Art University, where his graduate studies explored alternative photographic processes and experimental approaches to image-making. His work appears in the TMC Foundation's permanent Healing Arts collection in Tucson, Arizona.

The Abstract Collection represents ongoing investigation into non-representational photography—work that explores visual relationships, texture, and form independent of subject matter or narrative content. These images function as design elements rather than documentary photographs, created for spaces requiring sophisticated visual presence without literal meaning.