I collect natural elements from the surrounding terrain, such as sea weathered plastics, plants, feathers and stones then assemble them in the studio - placing & curating these natural objects, to create harmonic compositions.
I strive for an alternative beauty, exploring aspects of environmental degradation, reflecting the ever changing eccology & ambiguous relationship we have with our environment.
Mark Surridge
Mark's paintings are a new addition to the gallery. Born in London in 1963, after studying at Maidstone College of Art, he then gained an MA at Falmouth University where he was also a part time senior lecturer on Fine Art.
His work has been selected for exhibitions in London including the Hunting Art Prizes in 2000,1 & 5 (he was a prizewinner in 2001) , the Royal Academy Summer Exhibitiion in 2002,3 & 5 & Discerning Eye in 2015 (also a prizewinner). In Cornwall, he has been selected for Falmouth Art Gallery, Newlyn Art Gallery & Tate St. Ives.
His work is in private collections in U.K, Europe, New Zealand & U.S.A.
Bibliography
The Shape of the Walk Catalogue 2018
Fresh Paint Magazine 2016
Solo Exhibition Catalogues, Millenium Gallery & Beardsmore Gallery 2000 - 2014
Alignments, Millenium Gallery 2014
The Three Waters, Millenium Gallery, 2012
Field Lines, Beardsmore Gallery, 2012
Openings, Millenium Gallery, 2010
Art Now, Cornwall,, Susan Daniel McElroy, Tate Publications, 2007
Living on the Edge, The Guardian, Artist of the Month, 2005