Mark Sharp

927 Loxford Terrace
Silver Spring, MD 20901

phone: 301 593-6347
mark@markcsharp.com

Mark Sharp captures real life landscape elements of color, light, and texture in dreamlike works that evolve into compelling compositions. These paintings demand that viewers see, feel, and step into the environments they create. Sharp uses a layering technique that creates depth and a sense of space. These layers of color, texture, and thought stimulate universal and individual response to these dynamic works.

Exhibitions

2007
Group Exhibition, ART NOW FAIR, Miami, Florida

Group Exhibition, Walter Wickiser Gallery, New York, New York

Two Person Exhibition, Walter Wickiser Gallery, New York, New York

2006
Solo Exhibition, Concordia University, River Forest, Illinois

Solo Exhibition, University of Illinois at Chicago, Illinois

2004
Solo Exhibition, 4 Star Gallery, Indianapolis, Indiana

Solo Exhibition, Oak Park Public Library, Oak Park, Illinois

Group Exhibition, Art Center of Northern New Jersey, 13th National Juried Exhibition, Juror: Susan Cross, Associate Curator, Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, NYC

Group Exhibition, Pleiades Gallery of Contemporary Art, New York, NY, 22nd Annual Juried Exhibition, Juror: Tracey Bashkoff, Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, NYC

2002
National Small Works Painting Exhibition, Avenue Art Gallery, Endicott, New York

Group Exhibition, Chicago Artists' Coalition in cooperation with the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and the School of the Art Institute, Chicago, Illinois

Best of Recent Works; Group Exhibition, Oak Park Art League, Oak Park, Illinois

2001
Group Exhibition, Harrison Street Gallery, Oak Park, Illinois

Group Exhibition, Chicago Artists' Coalition in cooperation with the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and the School of the Art Institute, Chicago, Illinois

Solo Exhibition, Harrison Street Gallery, Oak Park, Illinois

Solo Exhibition, Concordia University, River Forest, Illinois

Two-person exhibition, Terra Incognito, Oak Park, Illinois

2000
Historic Printers Row Loft Walk, Chicago, Illinois

Group Exhibition, Coho Gallery, Frankfort, Michigan

Collections

English Language Academy, DePaul University, Chicago, Illinois
Concordia University, (commission), River Forest, Illinois
Duda Morcos and Associates, Chicago, Illinois
Wilson • Hart • Bausback, Slingerlands, New York
Captive Resources, LLC, Shaumburg, Illinois

Reviews & Articles
NY Arts Magazine, September Oct, 2007, Orchstrated Sufaces, Koan Jeff Baysa
Press Release, May 2007, Walter Wickiser Gallery, NY, Jonathan Goodman
Pioneer Press, Oak Leaves, Jan 14, 2004
CULTURE VULTURE, Feb 25 - Mar 3, 2004
The Indianapolis Star, Feb 29, 2004

Agency Relationship

Katharine T. Carter & Associates, FL, NY

Representation

4 Star Gallery, IN

Education

1986-1988, Hope College, Holland, Michigan
1988-1990, University of Michigan, School of Art, BFA