MARK LEWINGTON
Only
Mixed Media Artist
Artist Bio:
Mark established his graphic design and signwriting business 'Only Concepts' in 2003, and has always been an active 'maker' across a multitude of mediums. As an artist, he is inspired by life and all its infinite wonder. His painted works are approached from a design perspective, using spray paint, stencils, hand painting, screen print and layered vinyl cut graphics, predominantly on recycled surfaces or objects - things that have history, their own unique nostalgic characteristics and charm.
These raw beginnings precept the creative process, setting the backdrop for his expression. He enjoys working with different materials to create a diverse range of unique works, "I love the overwhelming power and yet subtlety of empty space, raw texture and vibrant colour. I aim to captivate, intrigue, create question, and to make the audience smile. That’s my goal in art."
CREW IS GOIN’APESH#T! © Mark Lewington 2019
Enamel/mixed media on Print
765mm x 600mm
BANGNANA’S Series #1 set with Case
© Mark Lewington 2023
Enamel, 12mm Acrylic, Wooden display case
700mm x 350mm x 50mm
MOTOHORSE © Mark Lewington 2023
Puzzle, digital photo print, handmade frame
470mm x 530mm
JOCK TURNER © Mark Lewington 2023
Enamel on old Tabletop
750mm x 750mm x 50mm
Galleries:
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Exhibitions:
- Nothing - Solo Exhibition - 'Art Studio 161' - Matakana - 11th - 19th March 2023
Members Exhibition - Group Exhibition - 'Mangawhai Artists Gallery' - Mangawhai - 27th August - 1st September 2020
Members Exhibition - Group Exhibition - 'Mangawhai Artists Gallery' - Mangawhai - 25th - 30th October 2019
Alleged - Solo Exhibition - 'Mangawhai Artists Gallery' - Mangawhai - 19th - 30th July 2019
Women's Centre Fundraiser - Group Exhibition - 'The Wool Shed' - Matakana - 30th September - 9th October 2016
NZ Art Show - TSB Bank Arena, Wellington - 19th - 21st June 2015
Women's Centre Fundraiser - Group Exhibition - 'The Wool Shed' - Matakana - 25th April - 3rd May 2015
The Bird Show - Group Exhibition - 'The Vivian' - Matakana - 17th January - 15th February 2015
Women's Centre Fundraiser - Group Exhibition - 'The Wool Shed' - Matakana - 5th - 21st April 2014
The Small Show - Group Exhibition - 'The Vivian' - Matakana - 7th December 2013 - 14th January 2014
23 in the bed - Group Exhibition - 'The Vivian' - Matakana - 26th October - 26th November 2013
""Rodney - Wild and Wonderful"" - Rodney District Art Awards 2013 - Group Exhibition - 'Old Masonic Hall' - Warkworth - 20th - 22nd September 2013
Matakana Valley ...the end of the road... Exhibition
Group Exhibition - 'A Fine Line Gallery' - Matakana - 6th April - 5th May 2013
Wild Thing - Group Exhibition - 'Flametree - Art Garden & Gallery' - Coatesville - 1st February - 9th March 2013
Rodney - ""Land Sea and Air"" - Rodney District Art Awards 2012 - Group Exhibition - 'Old Masonic Hall'
Warkworth - 14th - 16th September 2012
do something2 - Solo Exhibition - 'A Fine Line Gallery' - Matakana - 11th February - 4th March 2012
Matakana Valley Road - Group Exhibition - 'A Fine Line Gallery' - Matakana - 9th December 2011 - 7th January 2012
AGS Art Exhibition - Group Exhibition - Auckland Grammar School - 26th - 28th August 2011
Shine A Light - Group Exhibition - 'Flametree - Art Garden & Gallery' - Coatesville - 29th March - 15th May 2011
do something - Solo Exhibition - 'A Fine Line Gallery' - Matakana - 20th November - 12th December 2010
AGS Art Exhibition - Group Exhibition - Auckland Grammar School - 3rd - 5th September 2010
7 Matakana Valley Road Artists - Group Exhibition - 'A Fine Line Gallery' - - Matakana - 9th January - 7th February 2010
Hestia - Group Exhibition - 'The Studio' - Matakana - 17th - 26th July 2009
Matakana Valley 10 - Group Exhibition - 'A Fine Line Gallery' - Matakana - 10th January - 1st February 2009
Matakana Valley 9 - Group Exhibition - 'A Fine Line Gallery' - Matakana - 21st December 2007 - February 2008
MV 11 - Group Exhibition - 'Matakana Gallery & Design' - Matakana Country Park - 9th February - 2nd March 2007