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Mark Powell
With the humble Bic Biro as his tool of choice, Brighton-based Powell creates intricate portraits on antique documents. His favoured subjects are the elderly, a natural fit for the paper he uses and his detailed style: postmarks 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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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
HEY! Le Dessin, La Halle Saint Pierre, Paris, FR, 2022
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
Mark Powell Editorial
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Artist Influences
22 May 2023 | 3 min read
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The Art of Nostalgia | A Dialogue with Mark Powell
16 May 2023 | 4 min read
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Five Things You Should Know About | Mark Powell
11 May 2023 | 4 min read
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In Conversation with Mark Powell
13 Oct 2021
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Meet the Artist | Mark Powell
28 Apr 2020
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Mark Powell | Artist Interview | Hang-Ten
26 Apr 2018
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