Alex Markwith: Systems Settings Change / Solo Exhibition @ Galleria K, Vantaa

System Settings Change is a solo exhibition of paintings on canvas by Alex Markwith at Galleria K, Vantaa.

On view 7-29 January 2023.

Diverging from and building on Markwith’s signature abstract style, the paintings incorporate images such as skulls, oil barrels, computer icons, error messages, and fragments from NASA photos of outer space.

Stylistically, the works blend abstract expressionism, surrealism and street art while referencing current issues such as artificial intelligence and the global energy crisis.

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Reactivity 2.0 / Alex Markwith solo exhibition / Original Sokos Hotel Tripla in collaboration with Helsinki Urban Art

ALEX MARKWITH: REACTIVITY 2.0

8.7.–6.10.2022 @ Tripla Urban Art Wall

Vernissage takes place 8th of July from 5pm to 7pm. Welcome!

EXHIBITION TEXT:

Reactivity 2.0 is a solo exhibition of recent paintings by Alex Markwith, highlighting the artist’s spontaneous and intuitive approach to abstraction.

Starting with a blank canvas, Markwith begins without a specific idea of how the finished work will look. Each painting is built up in layers using acrylic, spray paint, marker, chalk and other mixed media...

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SIKKA Art & Design Festival, Dubai / March 15 - 24, 2022

Two of my paintings will be exhibited through Matti Sirvio Art Galleria at the 10th edition of SIKKA Art & Design Festival in Dubai, UAE.

SIKKA ART & DESIGN FESTIVAL

March 15 - 24, 2022

Al Fahidi Arts Center, House 13, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Alex Markwith X Fat Lizard Helsinki City

Super excited for my upcoming collaboration with Fat Lizard restaurant (Helsinki City location).

Recent paintings will be on display, including many created specifically for this show.

March 9 - May 1, 2022

FAT LIZARD HELSINKI CITY

Mannerheimintie 3, 00100 Helsinki

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"Metamorphosis" at Hal Bromm Gallery opening Tuesday June 22

Guest curated by Natalie N. Eber and Katie Svensson, Metamorphosis is an exhibition exploring the psychological and emotional experience of the pandemic through color and imagery, featuring a range of artists whose figural works take on new meanings within the context of the past year and a half. The exhibition tells a story of loss, isolation, injustice, and change, while simultaneously expressing the excitement and hope for our gradual return to normalcy.

Featuring work by Carlos Alfonso, Christian Brechneff, Emily N. Eber, Jean Foos, Luis Frangella, Bobby G, Barbara Kulicke, Alex Markwith, Natalya Nesterova, Rick Prol, Joey Tepedino, David Wojnarowicz

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OVERCURRENTS on view at Max Mara Helsinki

Overcurrents is a solo exhibition of collaged paintings by Alex Markwith which incorporate materials such as spray paint, mesh, foil, tape and torn up garments. Created in the early months of 2021, the canvases are populated by a mix of intentional and incidental process marks, blurring the lines between found, deliberate and provisional aesthetics.

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