About
With the humble Bic Biro as his tool of choice, London-based Powell creates intricate portraits on antique documents. His favoured subjects are elderly, a natural fit for the paper he uses and his detailed style: post marks and typography merge with pen strokes to create a captivating whole. In contrast, Powell's paintings (on cardboard and other found materials) exhibit street art and advertising influences while maintaining extraordinary detail.
Artworks
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Did you know?
Powell inadvertently enrolled in art school when he wandered into Huddersfield University after getting fired from a job and sparked up a conversation with the head of the art department.
Country of Birth
UK
Notable Exhibitions
Anthropology, Hang-Up Gallery, London, UK, 2016
Out of Line, Subliminal Projects, Los Angeles, US, 2016
Drawing on History, Hang-Up Gallery, London, UK, 2013
Exhibitions by Mark Powell
Hang-Ten
Banksy,Joe Webb,kennardphillipps,Lauren Baker,Mark Powell,Sir Peter Blake,The Connor Brothers,Tim Fishlock
23 Jun 2018 – 2 Sep 2018
Mark Powell News
Meet The Artist
In Conversation with Mark Powell
13 Oct 2021
Meet The Artist
Meet the Artist | Mark Powell
28 Apr 2020
Printing
Hang-Up Editions Round-Up
26 Sep 2018
Exhibitions
Hang-Ten Festival of Art and Entertainment: Ten years. Ten artists. Ten weeks. One huge party.
22 Apr 2018
Exhibitions
Hang-Up's Brand New Summer Hang
11 Jul 2017
News
Mark Powell - Exclusive Releases...
28 Feb 2016
