Artists
In Conversation with Mark Powell
13 Oct 2021
Register Interest
Hang-Up Gallery is delighted to introduce 'Drawing on History' the enigmatic exhibition from talented London based artist Mark Powell.
Hang-Up Gallery is delighted to introduce 'Drawing on History' the enigmatic exhibition from talented London based artist Mark Powell.
Powell uses nothing but a simple Bic Biro ballpoint pen to create incredibly detailed portraits of the elderly. His chosen canvases are antique documents dating from 1763 onwards. His aim is to portray what can be produced with the most basic tool whilst creating a relationship between the canvas and image. Since graduating, Powell’s unique drawings have been in high demand. Exhibiting in the USA, Australia and Europe, his shows have been extremely successful leaving the artist with numerous requests for interviews, commissions and future solo shows worldwide.
Artist
Mark Powell
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
Editorial
Artists
Meet the Artist | Mark Powell
28 Apr 2020
Artists
Mark Powell | Artist Interview | Hang-Ten
26 Apr 2018
More Exhibitions
Hang-Up Curates Vol. V | Banksy Special
24 Aug 2022 – 21 Oct 2022
Hang-Up Curates Vol. IV
Barbara Kruger,Bonnie and Clyde,Dave White,Derrick Adams,Grayson Perry,Harland Miller,Jean-Michel Basquiat,Nancy Fouts,The Connor Brothers
16 May 2022 – 30 Jun 2022
PARADISE VERSION
25 Mar 2022 – 29 Apr 2022