Michael-René (also known as MRPrince) is a Panamanian-American contemporary visual artist based in Los Angeles, whose work explores the tension between abstraction and identity, distilling human expression into bold color, sweeping forms, and dynamic energy. Through oversized abstract portraiture, he merges the raw spontaneity of abstraction with the vibrant aesthetics of pop art, creating a dialogue between presence and mystery. Each face—fragmented yet familiar—invites viewers to engage with emotion beyond the literal, finding their own connections within the colors and movement. His paintings are a celebration of individuality, imagination, and the limitless possibilities of self-expression. Michael-René has been a guest instructor at New York University, lectured at The Harbor for Boys & Girls, and participated in group gallery exhibitions in New York and Los Angeles. He holds a BFA from The Cooper Union, and was a student at New York’s “Fame School” Fiorello H. LaGuardia.