Traggi
@matraggi.bsky.social
Artist. House of Cards S3. Art/Politics. Pro-Democracy/Human Rights Micheletragakiss.com https://www.thebestaddress.co/in-conversation-with-michele-tragakiss/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZWCJOhIcHYtnYXSDZlGoUsuah5umi8DZHon9VbJn6NG3NeWLa3u_zkrsc_aem_7gp
New painting on used construction site Ram board, mounted on foam core with white wood custom frame. "Sign of the Times" aprox. 28"h x 25"w.
December 16, 2025 at 12:40 AM
New painting on used construction site Ram board, mounted on foam core with white wood custom frame. "Sign of the Times" aprox. 28"h x 25"w.
My amazing mom, whom I miss so much always. (L) circa 1955 during her first years of marriage to my wonderful dad. (R) 1993 graduating from UCONN w/MSW age 61. Technical artist. Fine artist. Pilot. Drag car racer. Mom. And, of course much more.
December 11, 2025 at 10:58 PM
My amazing mom, whom I miss so much always. (L) circa 1955 during her first years of marriage to my wonderful dad. (R) 1993 graduating from UCONN w/MSW age 61. Technical artist. Fine artist. Pilot. Drag car racer. Mom. And, of course much more.
Flowers for Jack2 (lower right corner washed out from studio light) Acrylic and Ink on cold press paper. Still a WIP...
December 2, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Flowers for Jack2 (lower right corner washed out from studio light) Acrylic and Ink on cold press paper. Still a WIP...
My guy making Kimchii and as you can tell by his shirt, he's a good guy.
November 16, 2025 at 11:14 PM
My guy making Kimchii and as you can tell by his shirt, he's a good guy.
Not nuclear war just the beautiful autumn moon on the East coast of the US. When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie…
November 7, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Not nuclear war just the beautiful autumn moon on the East coast of the US. When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie…
Voted of course- see sticker! donating this 11 x 14” oil painting to www.thesocialchase.org for their November Gala helping people w/special needs and their families navigate abrupt termination of support. #supportcommunity
November 6, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Voted of course- see sticker! donating this 11 x 14” oil painting to www.thesocialchase.org for their November Gala helping people w/special needs and their families navigate abrupt termination of support. #supportcommunity
The yard is messy with the trees leaving for a while. Pumpkins are here and this one sits on our fire pit unawares
October 29, 2025 at 9:33 PM
The yard is messy with the trees leaving for a while. Pumpkins are here and this one sits on our fire pit unawares
Ramboard is my Jamboard. Love this surface - it sits somewhere between a paper and a thin board. It’s bumpy and fun to spread paint on. Quick cell phone pic #artist #abstractart
October 2, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Ramboard is my Jamboard. Love this surface - it sits somewhere between a paper and a thin board. It’s bumpy and fun to spread paint on. Quick cell phone pic #artist #abstractart
Working on this piece titled “Kindred”. It’s about 36 x 36” — Ramboard paper mounted on Maple board
September 24, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Working on this piece titled “Kindred”. It’s about 36 x 36” — Ramboard paper mounted on Maple board
In un-related news: here's a pic of me and my guy 35 yrs ago in New Preston, Ct and a picture from today. First pic in the spring of our lives and the second in the autumn of our lives together (can't right orient the current photo) Life is so short jfc
September 22, 2025 at 12:34 AM
In un-related news: here's a pic of me and my guy 35 yrs ago in New Preston, Ct and a picture from today. First pic in the spring of our lives and the second in the autumn of our lives together (can't right orient the current photo) Life is so short jfc
A place I’ve exhibited in Brooklyn many times just burned down and all the art and studios were destroyed. 150yr old building and 150yr old wood that just lit up. The exhibit was destroyed as well as artist studios. GoFund if you can, thanks: www.gofundme.com/f/support-br...
September 19, 2025 at 1:05 AM
A place I’ve exhibited in Brooklyn many times just burned down and all the art and studios were destroyed. 150yr old building and 150yr old wood that just lit up. The exhibit was destroyed as well as artist studios. GoFund if you can, thanks: www.gofundme.com/f/support-br...
Just four pairs of oversized jeans drying on a deck railing, place unknown in 2025 America. They have no idea of the descent into fascism of the country in which these homeowners reside. They only want the morning sun.
August 26, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Just four pairs of oversized jeans drying on a deck railing, place unknown in 2025 America. They have no idea of the descent into fascism of the country in which these homeowners reside. They only want the morning sun.
Starting a work on heavy weight Arches cold press. Feels good to be back in studio. I needed a long period to process the trauma of this moment everywhere on the planet but I’m rising. #artist #abstractpainter #artist
August 22, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Starting a work on heavy weight Arches cold press. Feels good to be back in studio. I needed a long period to process the trauma of this moment everywhere on the planet but I’m rising. #artist #abstractpainter #artist
Happy Sunday everyone. Here's some flowers from our local farmers market and my own garden. There is still some beauty in the world (albeit not easy to find these days).
August 3, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Happy Sunday everyone. Here's some flowers from our local farmers market and my own garden. There is still some beauty in the world (albeit not easy to find these days).
I did this today (in my mind)
July 22, 2025 at 11:42 PM
I did this today (in my mind)
In two weeks, I'm going to decide if I smoke this J which someone started at our party last weekend (lips my own). I may or I may not. I don't know right now. I will know in two weeks. Stayed tuned, this is important. Two weeks...
June 19, 2025 at 10:08 PM
In two weeks, I'm going to decide if I smoke this J which someone started at our party last weekend (lips my own). I may or I may not. I don't know right now. I will know in two weeks. Stayed tuned, this is important. Two weeks...
Me and my mil doing our small part in yesterdays No Kings protest (Connecticut). I feel like this is the first of many for me going forward.
June 15, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Me and my mil doing our small part in yesterdays No Kings protest (Connecticut). I feel like this is the first of many for me going forward.
My small effort to throw sand in the gears of this Fascist movement. I will be at the No Kings protest tomorrow in Connecticut. Please stand up in your home town if you can.
June 14, 2025 at 12:13 AM
My small effort to throw sand in the gears of this Fascist movement. I will be at the No Kings protest tomorrow in Connecticut. Please stand up in your home town if you can.
My oldest son. About 14yrs old and a gifted pianist (still is). Jurists from Europe came to the states to judge competitions that he was in and said that he should go to Julliard School. He didn't go there but did graduate from Fairfield University in Ct. Still plays piano, banjo and paints. ❤️
June 5, 2025 at 1:17 AM
My oldest son. About 14yrs old and a gifted pianist (still is). Jurists from Europe came to the states to judge competitions that he was in and said that he should go to Julliard School. He didn't go there but did graduate from Fairfield University in Ct. Still plays piano, banjo and paints. ❤️
My dog, Apple Jack has a new early morning friend, Mr. Fox. Not sure if encouraging this friendship is a good idea but dogs gonna dog...
May 28, 2025 at 11:36 AM
My dog, Apple Jack has a new early morning friend, Mr. Fox. Not sure if encouraging this friendship is a good idea but dogs gonna dog...
One slightly good, not bad thing today...I got Tulips in my kitchen. I got them two days ago but just noticed them now. Funny that. Here they are, it must be spring.
April 11, 2025 at 12:03 AM
One slightly good, not bad thing today...I got Tulips in my kitchen. I got them two days ago but just noticed them now. Funny that. Here they are, it must be spring.
Great turnout for the opening of The Annual Members Juried Show at Art League of New Britain. Juror, Cat Balco. The many works were strong and diverse. I won the Muriel Alvord Ward Award! Thanks to all who turned out. Ms. Balco states: “Keep making art everyone! It’s never been more important.”
April 6, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Great turnout for the opening of The Annual Members Juried Show at Art League of New Britain. Juror, Cat Balco. The many works were strong and diverse. I won the Muriel Alvord Ward Award! Thanks to all who turned out. Ms. Balco states: “Keep making art everyone! It’s never been more important.”