Mark Turgeon: "Che Bella"
Artists Statements:
1. "Che Bella" is to side, sometimes ever so slightly, with optimism regardless of the obstacles.
2. I've never had a plan B. In 1988 I came to New York City to do my work as an artist, and the attitude has always been "cook or get out of the kitchen." I love being in the kitchen.
About Mark:
Mark Turgeon, who holds a BFA from Rhode Island School of Design from 1987, has spent most of the past twenty-plus years as an artist, rooted in New York City. He has had solo exhibitions at the Knitting Factory, The Cathedral of Saint John the Divine, the Dillon Gallery - all in New York. He has participated in many group exhibits through the country. Turgeon has organized and performed in a number of spoken word evenings. He has created sets and props, posters and graphics for theater companies, film projects, restaurants, retail and private residences.
“Turgeon’s paintings are a compendium of images of things that are common or precious, natural or man-made, tragic or full of joy, but are always precious to him.”
From the catalog of Mark Turgeon's 2007 exhibit at the Cue Art Foundation in New York City, written by Richard Milazzo, curated by Nicole Eisenman.
Contact Mark Turgeon
Mark Turgeon is available for private and commercial commissions. He is based in New York City.
Contact Turgeon directly at 917-331-0811
or e-mail Mark at info@mtartworks.com