NetWorks Rhode Island and the Chazan Collection Exhibition, WaterFire Arts Center (2024) Bio:
The urban environment possesses a unique ability to capture and hold light.There is a story in every image that I’ve rendered, no matter how minor or cryptic.The beauty of our cities is sometimes obvious, but many more times, ironic.Love?Hate? For me,yes.I love to paint cities .I love to paint the transportation systems that get us to and around the cities.When other people were taking notes, I for better or worse was doodling,and drawing what was or wasn’t relevant to what was being taught or discussed.I studied art at Rhode Island College, and the University of Buffalo .
Original NetWorks Catalogue Bio:
I was born in New York City and moved upstate with my family when I was five. I have always loved painting and drawing. I love the minutiae of everyday urban /postindustrial life. I like brief bios and statements, believing that the artwork is where the communication takes place. That’s my statement and i’m sticking to it.
Source: NetWorks 2008 Catalogue
Oil on wood, 36 x 52 in.
Credits:
Video: Richard Goulis
Music: “Called My Name” written by Rory McLeod and Juliann France Performed by Rory McLeod, Produced by Juliann France Bazillion Records © 1995
Harpist: Mary King Special
Thanks: Didi Suydam, Contemporary Gallery, Newport RI
Executive Producer: Joseph A. Chazan M.D.
Additional resources:
Artist’s Website: markfreedman-paintings.com
Highlighting the work of selected artists who have played vital roles in shaping the contemporary visual arts community in Rhode Island. This collection of brief video portraits provides a window into the lives, practices, and cultural contributions of professional artists.
