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Marka27 | No More Labels (An art show inspired by streetculture)
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More Labels (An art show inspired by streetculture)
May 14 - June 12, 2005
Live painting and installation
Marka27 first one-man show, with special guest
appearance from the East Coast "Problak"
Opening Reception: Saturday May 27, 4-9pm
Crewest Gallery
2703 W. Valley Blvd.
Alhambra, CA 91803
www.crewest.com
One original painting and prints will be raffled. Live painting by Marka and Problak will be auctioned.
Marka27 BIO:
Marka 27 was born Victor M Quiñonez in Juarez, Mexico in 1977. After living in East Dallas, Texas for seventeen years paying my dues as an artist and graffiti writer, I painted freights and even served 3 months time for illegal graffiti. Shortly after my release I was blessed with a scholarship to attend the Museum School of Fine Arts. I will never condemn illegal graffiti or tell some one that it won't get you anywhere in life.
Like everything in life one must evolve and proceed to grow within their spirit, and mind. My work began to evolve in Dallas naturally because of my surroundings. Graffiti was my way of conveying a message that reflected the issues that I dealt with as a youth growing up in a drug infested neighborhood with violence and shootings every other night. Graffiti was my outlet and a way of life. It is a true subculture with a rich history and roots. I often paint images that challenge the viewers to ask questions about themselves. I try to create a dialog between my work and the viewer hoping to evoke social consciousness within that individual.
Graffiti for me is a powerful tool if used properly. It can bring empowerment to people within the urban area through compelling imagery of truth and awareness. To paint a mural that depicts strength, aptitude, unity, and pride in one self is what I live for. I have a strong passion for painting even if it's not on a wall, but my heart is with the people who struggle. The single mothers, unemployed, imprisoned, poverty stricken individuals who I see everyday that still give themselves a reason to continue, that is my reason to continue. I thank GOD for the ability to create on the level that I do.
As for community outreach I am currently teaching art to fifth and six graders at Roxbury Preparatory Charter School. I have also worked with a few non-profit organizations in the Boston area as an art instructor or mentor, Boston City Lights, B.Y.C.C, North Suffolk Mental Health, Boston Center for the Arts, Spontaneous Celebrations in Jamaica Plain, and The Cloud Foundation. My work has been shown in the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Gallery, S.M.F.A Grossman Gallery, Boston Center For the Arts Gallery, Cambridge Center for Adult Education, Copley Society Gallery. I was also the recipient of the Remiss award for 2002, and received an honorable mention from the Stephen D. Paine award 2002.
Throughout my endeavors as a fine artist I will always stay true to my roots as a Graffiti Writer. I pray that my growth spiritually and artistically will continue to make a difference consciously and socially. I only hope to establish more meaningful and constructive relationships with those who aspire to do the same.
log on to: Official Marka27 Website
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