Strips of wood are individually cut and taped together. A design is sectioned off and each color on one side of the artwork is individually painted with acrylic paints. Depending on the desired effect, paints may be airbrushed or strips painted with a brush individually. This example will be the right side of the resulting artwork,.
A polymorphic artwork does not have just a single point of view. The viewer’s perception of the art changes and the art appears to morph as the viewer looks at the art from various positions. Mark uses wood pieces cut at 45 degree angles. The left sides of each wood slat is painted with one design and color palette. The right side is painted with a different design and colors. Because the wood is raised, when viewed from either side you only see one color/design combination. However, when viewed from the front of the artwork, the two designs morph into an explosion of colors and a third design.
The wood is flipped over and painted on the other side with different color acrylic paints. This example will be the left side of the artwork.
Mark cuts the wood pieces himself and colors the art in stages using a brush or an airbrush for each individual color. The process is extremely time-coming and must be meticulously done because of the sharp lines and edges. Mark also cuts and paints a custom wood frame for each piece of artwork. He has made several different styles of frames, and has either stained them in wood tones or painted them in coordinating colors.
Mark enjoys new challenges and is always creating new design and color combinations for his artwork. Artwork can be created to a client's unique style and color requirements for their home or office spaces.
This is a closeup of the painted wood with both sides completed.
The completed artwork "Brights" showing views from all 3 perspectives.