The STUDIOS OF COCOA BEACH ANNOUNCES THE FEATURED ARTIST FOR THE MONTH
OF MAY : Mark PALMER OF ROCKLEDGE. Mark, a Buffalo NY native, began
his art career while living in Washington DC . After two decades he
abandoned his cosmopolitan city life and moved to Paducah KY where he
helped pioneer the resurgence of the blighted historic
“Lowertown” neighborhood. He purchased a pre-civil war building
and renovated it to house his art gallery, ARTIST RETREAT AND LIVING
SPACES.
Marks vibrant abstract works range from watercolors to mixed media
incorporating acrylic, ink, collage, photo transfer, oil, aquarelle
stick, and found objects. They often seem to balance structure and
chaos. Jessica Dawson, Washington Post art critic says “Mark
Palmer’s works on paper may be small - many just a few inches across
- but they crackle with energy.” Mark has exhibited his work in
solo and group exhibitions in cities across the country . His work
hangs in private and corporate collections throughout North America
and in Australia and Europe.
Mark says, "My work seeks to reconcile my childhood naivete with
adulthood's contrasting realities. A combination of colors, symbolism
and figures coalesce in expressing my visceral reaction to the world
throughout and around me."
One of Mark’s colorful prints “Duty” will be the prize in the
Studio’s monthly giveaway. To enter this free drawing, visit the
Studios any day in May.
Mark’s work can be seen daily at the Studios of Cocoa Beach, 165
Minuteman Causeway in downtown Cocoa Beach. The non-profit gallery
features the work of 30 local artists and offers a full schedule of
workshops in a variety of techniques for both adults and children. The
Studios is open Monday and Tuesday 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Wednesday
through Saturday 10:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 4:00
p.m. For more information about exhibits, artists and workshop
schedules, call the Studios at 321-613-3480 or visit
www.studiosofcocoabeach.org.
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