Mark Ross
Life Works

May 27 - June 24, 2017
Ro2 Art

Ro2 Art is pleased to present ‘Life Works,’ a solo exhibition featuring new paintings in oil on canvas and paper by artist Mark Ross. The show will run from May 27 through June 24, 2017, with an opening reception held Saturday, May 27, from 7-10pm at Ro2 Art, located at 1501 S. Ervay Street in The Cedars neighborhood of Dallas.

Mark Ross’ expressive paintings of the human form are created in the presence of his models. By working with live subjects, rather than with photographs, Ross is challenged to focus in the moment under the constraints of time and media. Painting predominantly in oils, either on canvas or heavy weight paper, Ross has developed various techniques that allow him to achieve very different results. When looking at one of Mark Ross’ paintings, one can see the artist’s process come to life in his thoughtfully placed brushstrokes and active observation. His painterly style adds a level of moodiness and movement to each still life portrait.

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ARTIST
Mark Ross

Growing up in a small farm town in northern Connecticut, Mark had an early interest in art, spending many hours painting in oils with his father, often capturing the local landscape. He found inspiration in regional museums especially in the works of Child Hassam, Thomas Eakins, and John Singer Sargent. Mark studied art at Syracuse University, majoring in illustration with concentrations in painting and photography. He earned his BFA in 1992. During his years in school, his interest in figurative painting was fueled by his anatomical studies with painter Jerome Witkin. As well, Mark has found inspiration in the work of Lucian Freud, Max Beckman, and Robert Rauschenberg. The focus of much of his work at this time is figurative painting and portraiture. Mark’s work is also informed by his long career as an illustrator. His work has appeared in national advertising campaigns for brands such as Acura, Hasbro and McDonalds, as well as, publications such as D Magazine, Scientific American and Chicago Tribune.

All works will be on view May 27 – June 24, 2017​. Please join us for the opening reception Saturday, May 27, 2017, 7-10 PM at Ro2 Art, located at 1501 S. Ervay, Dallas, Texas 75215. For more information, please visit www.Ro2art.com, or call Jordan Roth at (214) 803-9575.