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"Less is definitely more in Monomarcs' work. With
one small word he has the ability to condemn a
huge swathe of middle England for being mindless
consumerists whilst, at the same time, offering
them a ray of hope- a sign that they are perhaps
not alone?"
Monomarc is, rather obviously, a pseudonym for an incredible (but modest) Artist based in the west of the country. He works in two distinct styles, both digital, one of which is concerned with aesthetics & pattern, the other which is a 'critique' of contemporary society. It is the critical work that we admire very much and are proud to include in our portfolio.
Art should always have something to say, in our opinion at least, and Monomarc's images tend to say a great deal in a very understated way. The way he takes an otherwise innocuous photograph of a scene, three garages in a row for example, and then superimposes a very subtle comment/criticism/observation is immensely skillful and extraordinarily sharp. Anthrax Factory is a provocative image, obviously his intention. Less is definitely more in this Artists' work, but with one small word, he has the ability to condemn a huge swathe of middle England for being mindless consumerists whilst, at the same time, offering them a ray of hope- a sign that they are perhaps not alone? His commentary, or rather criticism, is swift and powerful, but there seems to be compassion, hope perhaps, behind the criticism.
His work is available as limited edition prints, framed or unframed, and we look forward to exhibiting his work at future exhibitions.
