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.
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Mark Powell
To the Soul
£150
See Details- 2018
- Screen print on paper
- Signed and numbered by the artist
- 21 x 30 cm
- Edition of 50
- Exclusive Hang-Up Edition
Mark Powell
The Long Way Around
Sold See Details- 2018
- Screen print on 1964 National Geographic Map
- Signed and numbered by the artist
- 60 x 55 cm
- Edition of 19
Mark Powell
Rainbows Are Slides and Doors Are Open
£7,000
See Details- 2018
- Bic biro drawing on an antique map
- Signed by the artist
- 195 x 134 cm (paper size)
- Original
- Sold framed
Mark Powell
Top of the World
£250
See Details- 2016
- Giclée print on paper
- Signed and numbered by the artist
- 67 x 65 cm
- Edition of 35
- Exclusive Hang-Up Edition
Mark Powell
Fear and Loathing
£300
See Details- 2018
- Seven colour screen print on paper
- Signed and numbered by the artist
- 50 x 50 cm
- Edition of 25
Mark Powell
Man's Best Friend
£300
See Details- 2018
- Screen print on paper
- Signed and numbered by the artist
- 60 x 42 cm
- Edition of 25
Mark Powell
Around the World
£400
See Details- 2016
- Screen print on unique world map with biro drawing
- Signed and numbered by the artist
- 60 x 55 cm
- Unique within an edition of 13
- Exclusive Hang-Up Edition
Mark Powell
Historical Water Needs No Top Up
Sold See Details- 2021
- Ballpoint pen drawing on a antique notebook with a collection of beer labels collected by a former soldier on his travels
- Original
- Signed by the artist
- 96cm x 122cm
- Sold framed
- Drawing is protected with a matt varnish UV protective archival spray
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
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
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