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Marc's explores the interplay of contrasts, expressing the layering of human existence by demonstrating beauty in the unseemly. He is fascinated with how the facade of the corporeal is a mere pretext to the substantive truth beneath that which defines its form. By undermining the illusion of physical space, his work suggests that something greater defines the surface we perceive. To destabilize the viewer’s perception of reality and reveal the veneer’s pretense, his recent works "forgotten place" is an exploration of egnigmatic narratives painted over various layers of handmade textured surfaces that pierce the painted facade through cracks, fissures and relief.
Drawing from life, memories and photography Marc paint ambiguous narratives that evoke the viewer with some sentiment of truth, but like water poured over the hands, its significance is experienced momentarily then eludes ones grasp. Starting with the essence of the subject and working outward reveals stark contrasts of darkness and light that are inherent in the heart of the human condition. To remain truthful he finds it crucial to weave these contrasts, unifying content, form and subject matter in order to express the complexities and mysteries of life. Layering color, light, material and emotion, his work demonstrates disparities of life while illuminating hope emanating from its source renewing that, which is broken.
I am fascinated with how the facade of the corporeal is a mere pretext to the substantive truth beneath that which defines its form. By undermining the illusion of physical space, my work suggests that something greater defines the surface we perceive. To destabilize the viewer’s perception of reality and reveal the veneer’s pretense, I paint on various layers of handmade textured surfaces that pierce the painted facade through cracks, fissures and relief.
Drawing from life, memories and photography I paint ambiguous narratives that evoke the viewer with some sentiment of truth, but like water poured over the hands, its significance is experienced momentarily then eludes ones grasp. Starting with the essence of the subject and working outward reveals stark contrasts of darkness and light that are inherent in the heart of the human condition. To remain truthful I find it crucial to weave these contrasts, unifying content, form and subject matter in order to express the complexities and mysteries of life. Layering color, light, material and emotion, my work demonstrates disparities of life while illuminating hope emanating from its source renewing that which is broken. |
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I am an artist and teacher with over 18 years experience as an artist, graphic designer, art director, web designer, corporate and public school educator, working with various organizations in New York, New Jersey and Philadelphia.
I am the the founder of Gravity, a 501c3 arts initiative, as well as the director of a private school art program while also teaching at the secondary school level. My efforts as a educator strive to motivate, challenge and nurture students to develop the artistic talents that may be unexplored. I am passionate about fostering students’ abilities to see the world as it is while exploring how it is perceived and unleashing individuals’ personalities in their art, encouraging creativity through the exploration of their worlds. |
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• MFA (Candidate) Montclair State University, 2010
• BFA in graphic design, Trenton State College 1994
• Art Institute of Philadelphia 1989-1990
• Art Education, The College of New Jersey 1998
• Stage craft design, Fall 2006, Raritan County College
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Juried Exhibitions:
2009 - “Art in Action” International Arts Movement,
Tribeca Performing Arts Center, NY, NY
2009 - William Nagengast Memorial Award: “Juried Member exhibition”
Somerset Art Association, Bedminster, NJ.
2008 - Honorable Mention: “Juried Member exhibition”
Visual Art Center, Summit, NJ.
2008 - “Member Exhibition” Somerset Art Association, Bedminister, NJ
1992 - 1st place: Painting, “Juried Exhibition” The College of NJ, Trenton, NJ
Group Exhibitions:
2009 - “Narrative Art" Watchung Art Center, Watchung, NJ
2009 - “Intentionally Untitled" Finley S. Gallery, Montclair, NJ
2009 - “From across the river” Schafler Gallery, Brooklyn NY
2008 - "Incorporeal" Finley S. Gallery, Montclair, NJ
2008 - "Portals and Port-smiths" Finley S. Gallery, Montclair, NJ
2006 - "Enter In: arts conference", Zarephath, NJ
2002 - "Gravity artist showcase", Dancing Goat Gallery, Orange, NJ
2001 - "Gravity artist Showcase", Dancing Goat Gallery, Orange, NJ
2000 - "CBGB’s artist showcase", New York, NY
1999 - "Metro Arts Festival", Liberty State Park, NJ
Awards:
1989 - 1st place: "DECA", State Outdoor Advertising competition, NJ
1989 - 1st place: "DECA", Regional Outdoor Advertising competition, NJ |
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2009 - Adj Professor of Fine Art: Nyack College, NYC; Painting I,II; Drawing I,II, Introduction to Visual Arts
2008, 2009 - Teachers Assistant: Montclair State University; Painting, Montclair NJ
2008, 2009 - Teachers Assistant: Marie Walsh Sharpe Foundation; Summer Session, Colorado Springs, CO
New Jersey State Teachers Certificate (CE) &
ACSI Teachers Certificate
2003-2008 - Art Teacher/Program Director: SCA - 7-12th
2001-2007 - Executive Director: Gravity Inc. a 501c3 arts initiative
1989 -2007 - Freelance Art director/Graphic designer |
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