We Talk to: Michael Foster

🎧We Talk: Michael Foster – Hello… I Must Be Going

In this episode, we sit down with artist Michael Foster, whose powerful retrospective Hello… I Must Be Going is now on display at the Batavia Fine Arts Centre Gallery. Spanning nearly 25 years of work, the exhibit explores memory, anxiety, technology, and the emotional weight of the digital age.

Foster opens up about the personal influences behind his distinctive visual language, the evolution of his artistic voice, and why he believes art should be both accessible and reflective. From encrypted notes and fragmented symbols to emotional abstraction, his work invites viewers to pause, question, and engage.

We dive into the role of the artist in a time of blurred truths, the challenge of finding meaning in chaos, and the invitation for viewers to see his art as both map and mirror—a guide and a reflection for our times.

🎨 Hello… I Must Be Going is on view now. A public reception will be held June 21, 2–5 PM, at the BFAC Gallery.