Mark Whalen

Early Light

€1,200

Edition of 3066.9 (H) × 56.7 (W) cmShipping est. 2 weeks

Mark Whalen’s greyscale character looms from a soft pink haze of morning light.

Early Light renders Whalen’s sculptural practice in the form of a varnish-sealed print. The character’s donut-shaped mouth is agape, one eye is closed while the other wanders, and liquid droplets bead down their long, oval face. Chrome drop appliqué drip down the surface of the print, highlighting curves and exaggerated facial features, adding to the illusion of three-dimensionality created by carefully blended shading.

Typically portraying a single figure at a time, Whalen’s works represent the range of human emotion – focusing on conveying feelings rather than individual beings.

Due to the hand-finished nature of each print, placement of chrome drops may vary – fulfilling the artist's intention of making each work unique.

Framing

Prints can be ordered float-mounted in a matte white painted abachi frame.

Medium

UV flatbed print with matt varnish seal on 410gsm Somerset Tub Sized Radiant White paper, finished with 3D chrome drop appliqué.

Certificate of Authenticity

Arrives with a certificate of authenticity.

Finishing

Individually signed and numbered in lower right front corner.

Release date

September 25, 2023

Payment

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Mark Whalen surrounded by his sculptures

Mark Whalen3 collaborationsFragmented figures offer lively takes on daily life. Predominantly working in sculpture, but also painting and drawing, Whalen pairs household objects like washing-up sponges and furniture with human heads and hands. The exaggerated facial expressions and body language work to comic effect — often stacked or tangled together in awkward, unforgiving positions to symbolise life’s trials and tribulations. Rooted in his background as a graphic designer, colour is key to Whalen’s trademark style. Fluorescent hues contrast against deep lapis and reflective metal, all created with a range of materials and techniques including cast aluminum, polyurethane, clay, airbrush and mirror chrome.

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