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During his teen years the family lived in Hawaii where the colors and folklore of the islands brought to life the latent creative talent he possesses. Mark started photography classes there and recognized then that this medium of expression would become his life's work.
His work reflects a mystical quality in many of the images along with a spiritual communication with nature and man. Much of the inspiration comes from his dreams and visions. All of the limited editions are reproduced on cibrachrome hich adds a special depth and dimension to his compelling and dramatic works. Several images have been selected from his photographic collection and are now being published as posters.
Since 1984 exhibitions have been held in numerous galleries as a participating artist in group shows. Since 1987 the concentration has been on solo shows. Mark has won many awards from juried competitions in first place. Stanford University and the City of Thousand Oaks are among the corporate and private collectors of his works.
Selected Exhibits...
John Nichols Gallery, Santa Paula, California "Personal Myths" solo show
Ventura County Museum of Art, Ventura, California "Assembly Of The Arts" group show
Susan Sspiritus Gallery, Costa Mesa, California "Experiments in Photography" group show
John Nichols Gallery, Santa Paula, California "Burning Issues" solo show
Susan Spiritus Gallery, Costa Mesa, California "Earthen Life" solo show
Susan Spiritus Gallery, Costa Mesa, California "Painting And Photography" group show
Susan Spiritus Gallery, Costa Mesa, California "Flowers" group show
Ventura College Gallery, Ventura, California "Change", solo show
Conejo Valley Art Museum, Thousand Oaks, California "City Art Collection Show" group show
BC Space Gallery, Laguna Beach, California "Ilford Cibachrome Exhibit" group show
Galleries Now Showing...
Afterimage Gallery, Dallas, Texas
Susan Spiritus Gallery, Costa Mesa, California
Bibliography...
Woodward, Joseph. "Bittersweet Illusion" Los Angeles Times
Gilden, James. "Form And Vision" Star Free Press
Staff writer. "From Clay To Cibachrome" Camera & Darkroom
Matthews, Mark. "Earthen Life" Petersen's Photographic