Mark H. Flanders

The work of Mark H. Flanders is a unique blend of artistic design and
experimental photographic methods. His work has been described as
poetic, luminous, and a representation of the dynamic tension between
punctuated images and hand layered constructions. The infinite
variations of Flanders' complex mixed media constructions reveal his
command of the technical mastery and artistic skill requisite in
rendering a harmonious balance of subject and surrounding space.

Having received his Bachelors of Fine Arts Degree from the University
of Wisconsin- Stout in 1983, Mark went on to graduate Magna Cum Laude
with a Masters of Fine Arts Degree from California State University at
Long Beach in 1993. In addition, he received an academic placement at
the prestigious Ealing University in England to further his studies
Art History and explore his passion for cameraless image production.

As a native of Wisconsin, his work exemplifies a deep and profound
respect for the organic sensibilities of nature. Now a working artist
in California, Mark continues an active fine arts career in Los
Angeles, specializing in multimedia, traditional & non-traditional
photography, mixed media construction, as well as serves as a creative
consultant for several multi-media design venues. Returning his
passion for art to the community, Mark also enjoys a rich and varied
teaching career specializing in the visual and mixed media arts.

When asked about his art, he replied candidly, "I enjoy working in
the mixed media and alternative processes because I find the
uniqueness of each image compelling. My work exists somewhere between
printmaking, photography, and ink painting and has allowed me great
freedom to do what I love. I invite the process to challenge me, to
push what arrives naturally beyond expected limits, towards a
personal, meaningful expression of the image. I court the process to
help determine my imagery, which is often inspired from my travels and
observations with an interest in the art and symbols of ancient,
organic, and everyday culture. Formally, my work is about composition,
practically it is about the fracturing of the picture plane into
interacting layers and symbols, and the resulting dialogue created
within the space they occupy. The power of my pieces lies in the
number of levels available for interpretation."

Additional pieces of art may be view at www.markflanders.com