Mark Rocks

Mark Rocks

Location: Germany

Mark Rocks [born as Mark Huebner in 1966 in Frankfurt/Main, Germany] is a distinguished artist known for his extensive work in painting and large-scale installations and live performances.

Mark has explored an immense range of artistic disciplines throughout his career. His body of work includes a significant number of large to medium-sized paintings and sculptures, live performances, architectural projects, and interior designs. Additionally, he has created unique furniture pieces and public installations, showcasing his versatility and commitment to engaging with various forms of artistic expression across a large variety of media.

This breadth of work reflects his ability to blend functionality with artistic vision, as well as a deep reflection on our very existence. His multifaceted approach invites viewers to engage with art in meaningful ways, prompting contemplation of existential themes.

“These latest large bodies of paintings are both mystical and allegorical. In MARK, we have a truly Renaissance man…” [Anthony Fawcett]

In 1989, he established his first studio at the Praterinsel in Munich, positioning himself as a pioneering figure among established artists. During this period, he engaged in intensive sculptural work, creating large installations primarily forged from steel, often accompanied by live performances. Collaborating with notable artists such as D. Byrne, Stelarc, J. Whiting, Air Liquide, [etc.] he gained significant exposure in various exhibitions in Europe, America and Asia. In 2000, Mark relocated to the Península de Osa in Costa Rica, where he shifted his focus to natural resources, particularly bamboo, leading to the creation of "Bamboo Rocks." He initiated a “lifestyle experiment” called Ojo Del Mar, which evolved into a recognized nature refuge and advocated for environmentally sound building methods, including constructing the tallest natural build tower in Central America. In 2003, he debuted an installation and live performance project at the Museum of Contemporary Art in San José, further solidifying his presence in the art world. Mark's paintings, characterized by mid to large sizes, feature dynamic strokes combined with innovative techniques, along with his current work including live painting. His main work cycles are ‘THE IMPACT PHENOMENON’/ THE MENTAL ASPECT/ MIND ATTACK/ THE ATMOSPHERIC EXPERIENCE/ THE BIOTOPE CONTAINED/ NATURE IN DEFENSE/ MIND EXTINCTION/ DARK LIGHT/ MASTER OF THE UNIVERSE, INTO EXISTENCE and OTHERWORLD. He continues to live and work in the Pacific jungle of Costa Rica as well as in Europe, where he draws inspiration from his surroundings.



Portfolio:

THE LAST SUPPER (biotope-contained)

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The Last Supper is a great example of a fusion between the jungle-life and the post- industrial work from the past.
The steel sculpture, which originally measures about six meters in length is set up with the image of the rainforest from the Artists experience of the last two decades.
The environmental context melting together with this sculpture, is also reflecting
the general perspective of our own access towards ourselves and the world.
Limited edition version of x/7
orig Painting: acrylics, pigments, resin, print (4.1 x 2.1 m)