A childhood desire to play with knives and a penchant for carving into tree bark inspired Mark Evans to create large-scale micro-sculptures from leather as an adult. Working with blades and knives of varying thickness, Evans carves photorealistic scenes, symbols, and figures into pieces of leather.
He favors the material for its inherent juxtapositions: it is both functional and aesthetic, ancient and modern, sensual and masculine.
An obsessive perfectionist, Evans works with a surgical precision, taking months to complete a single artwork. By employing leather as both medium and material, he brings its primal, ancient qualities into the modern era. At the same time, he pays homage to prehistoric traditions through the nature-based symbols and imagery he chooses to carve.
Artcatto is proud to represent such a talented artist.
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Exhibitions
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Urban Art Exhibition 14th August 2019
See how was the opening night!
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Voka & Georg Scheele Exhibition at Conrad Algarve 25th June 2019
What an amazing evening in the company of Voka and Georg Scheele's artworks.
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Cristina Bergoglio and Ralf Arzt Exhibition 12th June 2019
Thank you for another amazing evening with wonderful artists and artworks! See how was the opening o...
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Sculptural Garden Exhibition at Conrad Hotel Algarve 11th June 2019
After an amazing evening, we are proud to represent such fantastic artists! A big “Thank You” An...
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Pedro Guimarães Colourful Souls Exhibition at Conrad 29th April 2019
We are pleased to host Pedro Guimarães Colourful Souls Collection at Conrad. See how was the openin...
