Mark Surridge

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