ABOUT
Mark Hale, born in 1984 in Izmir, is an artist and designer. He studied Printmaking and Graphic Design at Anadolu University and participated in international exchange programs at the Accademia di Belle Arti di Palermo and San Diego State University. He pursued his Masters in Animation and Illustration at the Academy of Architecture, Art & Design in Prague. Since 2012, he lives in Istanbul, immersing himself in design while exploring various artistic mediums and techniques.
"Merry Weather Painter" showcases Hale's recent works from 2022 onwards, exploring simplified depictions of life featuring acrylics, gouache, and airbrush paintings on wood and paper. His focus revolves around nature, urban landscapes, and spaces drawn from memory. Capturing serene moments of solitude far from from the civilized chaos.
16.05.2024 - 14.06.2024 @Ambidexter Gallery
Merry Weather Painter is a salute to an endless summer, inspired by pastoral summer vacations spent by the Aegean Sea.
The exhibition depicts a peaceful solitude, presenting ordinary moments from a carefree perspective. The vibrant and bright colors in the paintings, create an atmosphere far away from the crowd and chaos. Instead of painting in an academic fashion, the artist reflects them in a simplified style, documenting and preserving landscapes and beaches that have the potential to disappear.
The exhibition consists of selected works produced over the past three years, features 21 paintings created with gouache on paper and acrylic on wood.