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Marck:
MARCK9s Playground
14 March 3 26 May 2024
Ben Brown Fine Arts
12 Brook9s Mews, London W1K 4DG
Bluerider ART, a progressive gallery at the intersection of art and technology, was founded in 2013 by Taipei-based IT entrepreneur Elsa Wang, but
is now 昀rmly setting down roots in London, with its newest gallery space in Mayfair 3 adding to its two galleries in Taipei and one in Shanghai. Its
昀rst show of the year, MARCK9s Playground, is a solo exhibition of work by multidisciplinary Swiss artist Marck. This will be the artist9s 昀rst solo
show in the UK in over a decade.
Marck is renowned for his experimental works in video sculpture, which have been exhibited globally. Frequently portraying women, sometimes
struggling or con昀ned in narrow spaces, the works are concerned with addressing societal issues through themes such as hope and hopelessness,
frustration and faith, freedom and grace. The artist9s use of sculpted metal frames to con昀ne his videos function as metaphors for the boundaries
women face in society, pointing to further questions around voyeurism and human interaction. For MARCK9s Playground, artistic innovation and
sensory delight converge as the artist unveils works which serve as a journey through which to experience a variety of psychological scenarios.
Marck9s large-scale classic work Gegenstrom depicts a woman swimming in slow motion, expressing a desire for survival and exploration; Clockwork combines video and kinetic installation, provoking feelings of anxiety in its showcase of avoidance dynamics between a woman and a pendulum; while Phone Connected presents an innovative manifestation of global social network connections and contemporary social modes.
In addition to Marck9s exciting video sculptures, Bluerider ART invites visitors to gain a unique and immersive insight into the artist9s practice, with
a site-speci昀c studio installed within the gallery space. Audiences are encouraged to interact with and explore Marck9s creative working process in
the playground, where the artist will also draw inspiration from his observations of local life, incorporating features and facets of the neighbourhood
into his on-site creations.
www.blueriderart.com
Image:
Marck, Dreams that burst, 2024, 135x75x9cm, Mixed media, Ed. 1/3
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