Welcome to the website of Mark Parkin and his exhibition at the Riverfront Arts Theatre
Artist Statement
Themes and concepts in my work deal with the irrational transformation and juxtaposition of figures and objects in space. To create imaginary worlds filled with light and darkness while giving free reign to the subconscious mind as a source of creativity, to liberate pictorial ideas from traditional associations. A personal dreamscape unlocked through painting and drawing exploring the unknown parameters of the human psyche, placing emphasis on craftsmanship and imagination.
“A lazy artist never creates a masterpiece.”- Salvador Dali
Methodology & processes:
Aims:
Research and explore contemporary artists using similar themes, materials & techniques within the context of Surrealism and other genres.
Objectives:
Research into a theoretical and practical approach to my own art practice in order to achieve a new generation of original imagery.
Method:
To combine the use of traditional and contemporary painting techniques using found objects; to experiment the use of different materials integrated onto the picture plane.
Materials:
Paint, wood, metal, gravel including organic or miscellaneous found objects taken from the environment.
Imagery:
Primarily Surrealism with cubistic and pop influences using representational or non representational images in paint, relief or sculptural forms.
"Being & Nothingness"
