Moving pictures

 

 

 

Moving pictures

 

In this week’s blog as Creative Pinellas grantee, I want to talk briefly about something near and dear to me and my fellow 2D artists: moving pictures. (That is to say, for one, selling inventory.) Because, although each new painting is like a child to me—conceived, developed and nurtured to fruition—nothing warms my heart more than finding them an ideal new home and welcoming environment in which to thrive and be fully appreciated. And so, it is a somewhat harsh reality that not all of our time as artists is devoted to simply creating new art, but we must make an effort to thoughtfully share our work with the world in ways that engage our audience, and attract collectors’ interest.

One of the methods I’ve found effective over the years is another type of moving picture—the time-lapse “making-of” video. By watching a piece emerge from blank canvas to finished work, viewers can see the art come to life, while catching a glimpse of the processes and techniques involved in making that happen. And as a singer-songwriter, oftentimes I’ve seized the opportunity to record a new song as a kind of soundtrack for each, to add a little extra entertainment value. The song lyrics echo the theme of the artwork, giving viewers a bit more insight into the inspiration and meaning behind the art. Hopefully, when the art is presented in the right context, the viewer will develop a deeper understanding and connection with the paintings, and consider them (emotionally speaking), moving pictures.

Here are a couple of examples. Enjoy!

 

 

Fish Out of Water
36″ X 48″
Acrylic + Spray Paint on Canvas
©2011 Mark Mitchell
More Info >> here

 

 

Power and Grace
72″ X 36″
Acrylic + Spray Paint on Canvas Diptych
©2014 Mark Mitchell
More Info >> here

 

     

     

     

 

TECO Public Art Gallery Presents:
Double Vision | The Conceptual Pop Art of Mark Mitchell
A Solo Exhibition Curated by Debra Radke

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Group Pop Art show continues in Tampa

Fresh Popped, a group exhibition at MOSI continues through April 3, 2020.
Three artists’ take on Pop Art, including five affordable canvas prints of mine.
Stay tuned for info on a Special Artist Talk event—coming soon! Show details below.

 

 

The MOSI Art Wall Presents:
Fresh Popped
A Group Exhibition Curated by Michael Knapp

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Group show in St Pete closing Saturday

Looking Forward at The Cider Press Cafe in St Pete will close this Saturday, February 29, 2020. The show features a range of contemporary, innovative and futuristic works by local artists. You’ll find some affordable large-scale canvas prints of my pieces, each focusing on aspects of modern technology. Details below and on facebook >> here.

 

The Cider Press Cafe Presents:
Looking Forward, A New Decade
A Group Exhibition Curated by Margaret Juul Ammann

Thanks,
Conceptual Pop Painter + Multimedia Artistmarkmitchellstudio
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Produced with the support of Creative Pinellas, Visit St. Petersburg/Clearwater and the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners