{"title":"Michael J. Monaco","description":"\u003cp\u003eMichael J. Monaco (1963–2021) was an American artist who grew up in Montville, New Jersey. A talented and athletic teenager, he excelled in football and tennis before a car accident at the age of 16 left him quadriplegic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetermined to live a full and meaningful life, Michael went on to become a successful mouth stick artist. His work was just one part of a life marked by energy and generosity — he travelled, studied, spoke at schools, and contributed to community and advocacy efforts, particularly around spinal cord care and awareness.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cherries-acrylic-print","title":"Cherries Acrylic Print | Original Artwork by Michael J. Monaco","description":"\u003cp class=\"pl-copy\"\u003eMichael J. Monaco (1963–2021) grew up in New Jersey as a talented, athletic teenager, excelling in football and tennis — before a car accident at 16 left him quadriplegic. What followed was not a diminished life but a full one: he travelled, studied, spoke at schools, and became a passionate advocate for spinal cord awareness and care. He also became a skilled mouth stick artist, creating paintings with a confident, graphic quality that feel anything but constrained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pl-copy\"\u003eCherries is a perfect example; three bold red cherries against a vivid yellow, painted in oils with the kind of directness and clarity that makes a room feel more alive. Reproduced on 4mm acrylic, the glossy glass-like surface intensifies the colours and adds real depth, while remaining scratch-resistant and built for the long term. Available in three square sizes, it works equally well in a kitchen, dining room or living space. Purchasing this print helps preserve Michael's legacy and supports the MFPA's mission of financial independence for disabled artists worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My MFPA Shop Australia","offers":[{"title":"20x20 cm \/ 8x8″","offer_id":46170774307013,"sku":"f7eedf82-d7a7-4ccf-a114-33f0eb81575e","price":59.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40x40 cm \/ 16x16″","offer_id":46170774339781,"sku":"37098333-8615-474b-b135-4f70cab9af98","price":119.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"60x60 cm \/ 24x24″","offer_id":46170774372549,"sku":"f91467fb-9914-4b1e-b7d7-a85b9f73e1cd","price":169.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/3167\/8917\/files\/94dbbca0-053c-4dbe-a582-ffebadb98fa5.webp?v=1777836983"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/3167\/8917\/collections\/Michael_J_Monaco.webp?v=1777836442","url":"https:\/\/www.mymfpashop.com.au\/collections\/michael-j-monaco.oembed","provider":"My MFPA Shop Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}