Michael Celbar

(b. 1947 - d. 2016)

Michael Celbar, a gifted Binghamton NY artist of strong vision and originality, worked in a wide variety of mediums. At his death, he left an inspired legacy of hundreds of art works that often express his deep vision of a dark, strikingly beautiful world.

THE COLLECTION

Knowing his artwork would not be discarded and lost forever, Michael left the entirety of his work to his long time friend, Gabriel Bobek. The Collection contains over 500 pieces of this prolific artist’s body of work across a wide range of mediums — photography, acrylic, ink, oil pastel, monoprint, computer art, silkscreen, photo collage, cardboard collage, and large scale cardboard cut-outs.


2023 RETROSPECTIVE

In association with Broome County Arts Council a retrospective of Michael’s work launched in June 2023 at Artisan Gallery in Binghamton, New York. This year-long Retrospective was seen throughout the Tri-Cites and included artwork from the over 500 pieces within the Collection.


PRESENTING THE COLLECTION

Galleries and museums, as well as local business with potential exhibition space, are invited to present the Collection. Sponsorships and promotional opportunities are also available.

Contact Gabriel Bobek: gabrielbobek520@gmail.com


Gabriel Bobek

Executor, Michael Celbar Estate


DiFonzo Advisors, Inc.

Business Advisor, Michael Celbar Collection


Adam Tharpe

Photographer, Michael Celbar Collection

EARLY WORKS

EW1a - Untitled, mid 1970s.

Mixed medium on paperboard, 22 x 22 in.

EW1b - Untitled, mid 1970s.

Ink on paper, 8 x 8 in.

EW1c - Untitled, mid 1970s.

Ink on paper, 8 x 8 in.

EW13a - Untitled, 1970’s.

Marker, ink, pen on paper, 24 x 27 in. (signed by artist)

EW7 - Untitled, mid 1970s.

Watercolor on paper, 9 x 14 in.

EW5 - Untilled, mid 1970s.

Pen and ink on paper, 11 x 8.5 in.

ACRYLICS

SLDFAJSD
CV2 - Untitled, early 1990s.Acrylic on canvas, 31 x 38 in.
CV3 - Untitled, mid 1990s.Acrylic on canvas, 36 x 24 in.- SOLD -
CV1 - Seraphim, early 1990s.Acrylic on canvas, 36 x 24 in.
CV4a- Untitled, late 1990s.Acrylic and Ink on paper, 32 x 24 in.
CV7 - Untitled, late 1980s.Acrylic on canvas, 41 x 31 in.
CV6 - Untitled, early 1990s.Acrylic on canvas, 38 x 29 in.
CV5b - Untitled, early 1990s.Acrylic on canvas, 38 x 29 in.
CV5a - Untitled, early 1990s.Acrylic on canvas, 43 x 26 in.
CV14 - Untitled, late 1990s.Acrylic on canvas, 36 x 24 in.
CV20 - Untitled, early 2000s.Acrylic on canvas, 30 x 24 in.

INKS

IN162 -Untitled, 1990s.Ink on paper, 24 x 32 in.
IN64 - Untitled, 1998.Ink on paper, 28 x 22 in. (signed)
IN47 - Untitled, mid 1990s.Ink on paper, 28 x 22 in.
IN113 - Untitled, 1990s.Ink on cardstock, 28 x 22 in.
IN243 - Untitled, 1990s.Ink on paper, 19 x 23.5 in.
IN80 - Untitled, late 1990s.Ink on paper, 28 x 22 in.
IN40b - Untitled, late 1990s.Ink and acrylic on paper, 28 x 22 in.
IN81 - Untitled, late 1990s.Ink on paper, 28 x 22 in.
IN71 - Untitled, mid 1990s.Ink on paper, 22 x 28 in.
IN74 - Untitled, mid 1990s.Ink on paper, 22 x 28 in.
IN260 - Untitled, 1990s.Ink on paper, 32 x 24 in.

OIL PASTEL

OP59 - Self Portrait, late 1980s.

Oil pastel, 36 x 24 in.

OP19 - Untitled, mid 1980s.

Oil Pastel on paper, 20 x 37 in.

OP7 - Untitled, late 1980s.

Oil Pastel on paper, 39 x 20 in.

OP23 - Untitled, late 1980s.

Oil Pastel on paper, 18 x 14 in.

OP32 - Untitled, 1990s.

Oil Pastel, 24 x 18 in.

OP14 - Untitled, late 1980s.

Oil Pastel on paper, 40 x 26 in.

OP51 - Untitled, 1990s.

Oil Pastel, 40 x 26 in.

MONOPRINTS

M13a - Untitled, mid 1980s.

Monoprint, 24.75 x 32.75 in.

M1 - Untitled, early 1980s.

Monoprint, 20 x 15 in.

M17a - Untitled, mid 1908s.

Monoprint, 14 x 11 in.

M16 - Untitled, 1980s.

Monoprint, 19.5 x 14 in.

M5 - Untitled, mid 1980s.

Monoprint, 1.75 x 1.25 in.

M6 - Untitled, mid 1980s.

Monoprint, 1 x 1.5 in.

M8 - Untitled, 1980.

Monoprint, 4.75 x 4.75 in.

M2 - Untitled, early 1980s.

Monoprint, 24 x 24 in.

M43 - Untitled, 1980s.

Monoprint, 21 x 18.5 in.

M15c - Untitled, 1980.

Monoprint, 14.75 x 24.5 in.

PHOTOGRAPHY

PH31 - Untiled, early 1980’s.

Photograph, 21.25 x 17.25 in. (original print)

PH24- Untitled, mid 1990s.

Photograph, 10 x 8 in. (original print)

PH25- Untitled, mid 1990s.

Photograph,10 x 8 in. (original print)

PH41a- Untitled, early 1980s. 

Photograph, 10 x 8 in. (original print)

PH42- Untitled, early 1980s. 

Photograph, 8 x 10 in. (original print)

PH41b- Untitled, early 1980s.

Photograph, 10 x 8 in. (original print)

PH44- Untitled, mid 1990s. 

Photograph, 8 x 10 in. (original print)

PH10b -Untitled, early 1980s.

Photograph, 10 x 8 in. (original print)

PH35 - Untitled, early 1980s.

Photograph, 10 x 8 in. (original print)

PH8 (SOLD) - Untitled, early 1990s.

Photograph, 8 x 10 in. (original print)

PH8 (SOLD) - Untitled, early 1990s.

Photograph, 8 x 10 in. (original print)

COMPUTER ART

CA17a - Untitled, c. 1998-2006.

Digitally manipulated image,

(original print on paper) 17 x 11 in.

CA6 - Untitled, c. 1998-2006.

Digitally manipulated image,

(original print on paper) 17 x 11 in.

CA26 (SOLD) - Untitled, c. 1998-2006.

Digitally manipulated image

(original laser print on paper) 12 x 10 in.

CA28 - Untitled, c. 1998-2006.

Digitally manipulated image,

(original print on paper) 17 x 11 in.

CA33 - Untitled, c. 1998-2006.

Digitally manipulated photograph,

(original laser print on paper) 11.5 x 14.5 in.

CA34 - Untitled, c. 1998-2006.

Digitally manipulated photograph,

(original laser print on paper) 11.5 x 14.5 in.

CA1 - Untitled, c. 1998-2006.

Digitally manipulated image,

(original print on paper) 17 x 11 in.

CA2a - Untitled, c. 1998-2006.

Digitally manipulated image,

(original laser print on paper) 14.5 x 11.5 in. 

CA2i - Untitled, c. 1998-2006.

Digitally manipulated image,

(original laser print on paper), 14.5 x 11.5 in.

CA2f - Untitled, c. 1998-2006..

Digitally manipulated image,

(original laser print on paper) 14.5 x 11.5 in.

CA23 - Untitled, c. 1998-2006.

Digitally manipulated image,

(original laser print on paper) 17 x 11 in.

SILK SCREEN (Artwork)

SA4 - Untitled, mid 1980s.

Silkscreen, 18 x 24 in. (signed)

SA6 - Untitled, mid 1980s.

Silkscreen, 18 x 24 in. (signed)

SA7 - Untitled, mid 1980s.

Silkscreen, 12 x 9.5 in.

SA8 - Untitled, late 1980s.

Silkscreen, 14 x 9 in. (V-orange)

SA9 - Untitled, late 1980s.

Silkscreen, 14 x 9 in. (V-red)

SA14a - Untitled, mid 1980s.

Silkscreen, 14 x 11 in.

SA2 - Untitled, mid 1980s.

Silkscreen, 12 x 12 in.

SA23 - Untitled. mid 1980s.

Silkscreen, 16 x 12.5 in.

SILK SCREEN (Posters)

SP1 - Michael Celbar at Stephens Square Gallery, 1984.

Silkscreen, 24 x 18 in.

SP2 - Photography at the J.C. Coffeehouse Gallery - CelbarGoldschmidt Exhibit, 1983.  Silkscreen, 19 x 14 in.

SP3 - Jeopardy - Michael Celbar Drawings, Studio School and Gallery, 1983. Silkscreen, 14 x 12 in.

SP4 - Stephens Square Art Gallery (Expansion), 1981. Silkscreen, 14 x 9.5 in.

SP6 - David Aaron Friendheim Exhibit, Studio School & Gallery, 1986.

Silkscreen, 8 x 12 in.

SP8 - Winter Craft Fair, SUNY Binghamton Union, 1985. Silkscreen, 16 x 10 in.

SP7 - SUNY Binghamton Student Art Show, University Gallery, 1980. 20 x 16 in.

SP9 - Christmas Craft Fair, SUNY Binghamton Union, 1985.  Silkscreen, 12 x 8 in.

SP14 - From Dancing to a Tune to Dancing To Another Tune,

American Dance Asylum, Whitney Center for Dance, 1983.

Silkscreen w mylar, 12 x 16 in.

SP13b - Dancin' Around! (V3),

American Dance Asylum, 1983.

Silkscreen, 17 in. diam.

SP13a - Dancin' Around! (V2),

American Dance Asylum, 1983.

Silkscreen, 17 in. diam.

SP13c - Dancin' Around! (V4),

American Dance Asylum, 1983.

Silkscreen, 17 in. diam.

CARDBOARD (Mixed Medium & Collage)

CB99 - Untitled, c. 2010-2014.

Cardboard collage, 20 x 14.5 in. (signed)

CB122 - Untitled, c. 2010-2014.

Ink on paper and cardboard

CB123 - Untitled, c. 2010-2014.

Ink and cutout on cardboard

CB111 - Untitled, c. 2010-2014.

Ink collage on cardboard

CB47 - Untitled, c. 2010-2014.

Ink on cardboard collage, 22 x 13 in.

CB48 - Untitled, c. 2010-2014.

Ink on cardboard collage, 22 x 14 in.

CB135 - Untitled, c. 2010-2014.

Ink and paper cutout on cardboard, 20 x 25.5 in.

CB126 - Untitled, c. 2010-2014.

Cutout etc. on cardboard, 12 x 8 in.

CB14 - Untitled, c. 2010-2014.

Cardboard collage, 19.5 x 15 in.

CB30 - Untitled, c. 2010-2014.

Cardboard collage, 19.5 x 15 in.

CB18 - Untitled, c. 2010-2014.

Cardboard collage, 19.5 x 15 in.

LCO3 - Untitled, c. late 1980s.

Oil pastel on cardboard (cutout), 34 x 26 in.