Michael Willmon possesses an apocalyptic vision which he expresses employing a mesmerizing monochromatic palette. The artist’s dark fascination with New Orleans’ sublime revelry is apparent in his inspired work. In his recent paintings, Willmon extends his vision to include both New Orleans and New York City. A master of composition, color and brush handling, Michael Willmon creates meticulous but shocking vistas often filled with cavorting skeletal figures.