Michael David Battle is a visual, mixed media artist and memoir writer based in the Pacific Northwest. He is the founder and Co-executive Global Director at Garden of Peace, Inc.

A father, brother, uncle, son, and community leader. Battle’s art is reflective of his experiences and learnings and is inextricably linked to the lives of his ancestors -- centers on the lives of those called and uncalled, named and unnamed. Battle’s work is a living, breathing libation. Through it, he is led and inspired to celebrate our lives, loves, and lived experiences.