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Published on: 6/1/2006
Last Visited: 3/26/2008
Mark Blech - Opening June 10th - 7:30pm
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June Artist of the Month - Mark Blech
Mark Blech, a top commercial set and display designer in Atlanta, will launch the first exhibit of his new and innovative lightbox artworks from June 3-29th at Octane Coffee Bar and Lounge.
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Mark Blech, who has had major commissions from Disney, Coca Cola, Cartoon Network, Six Flags Amusement Parks, American Movie Classics, Bravo Cable Network and Phillips Corporation, is the president of Mark Louis Company, a premier commercial set design and display company in Atlanta.
This visually dramatic show, entitled, "bubblegum wrappers," will feature 14 innovative illuminated artworks for sale with prices ranging from $900-$1,500.The artworks are 36" square and 8" deep and range from the conceptual to the more literal, an exploration of light, colors and drawing.
"This work bridges the gap between fine art and high design using industrial vacuuformed plastic fabrication methods.The result is: high design, functional, thought-provoking works of art," noted Blech.
An Atlanta resident for 14 years, Mark Blech practices his craft in his recently renovated downtown studio.He received his bachelor of in fine arts from Alfred University and Masters of Fine arts from the University of California at Irvine.After finishing graduate school in the Los Angeles area, he began working in one of Hollywood's top set design and construction shops.He relocated in to Atlanta to set up his own design shop, Mark Louis Company.
More information on Mark Blech and his work can be found at his website: www.marklouisco.com.