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Review of My Work on AATONAU.com
I’m pleased to share a review of my work! Entitled “Mark Vogel: Where Color Constructs Perception“, it was authored by Hajra Salinas on AATONAU.com, a platform dedicated to celebrating and promoting artists worldwide. Here is the content of the review: By Hajra Salinas “The realization of a concept becomes artistic accomplishment when a tangible product… Read more
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What is Simultaneous Contrast, and how do I use it in my paintings?
Close-up detail from “A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte,” by Seurat. As an Op Artist, I am fascinated with how color can create deceptions – such as illusions of perspective and motion, and how adjacent colors can affect each other to create new colors in the viewers’ eyes. This latter effect… Read more
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My Work is in Some Recent Juried Exhibitions!
Here are some opportunities to see my work in person, or some shows that recently closed that included my paintings: My painting “November 4 2020” is now on view at @viridianartists Viridian Artists Gallery 33rd Annual International Juried Exhibition in NYC! This is the second time one of my pieces has been accepted in this… Read more
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I’m a Geometric Abstractionist: What Does That Mean?
My paintings fall into several genres, although I primarily consider myself to be a Contemporary Op Artist. Here are several additional styles that are relevant to my creative output: Geometric Abstract Painting This term relates to my use of geometric shapes, forms, and patterns as the primary elements of my non-representational work. I explore relationships… Read more
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Director’s Choice Award for “July 6 2021”
Big news! I have been honored with a Directors’ Choice Award from @art__fluent for their juried online exhibition, “Minimal.” The award is for my 24″ X 24″ acrylic on panel geometric abstraction entitled “July 6 2021.” There were 521 entries from twelve countries worldwide. This op art painting is part of my Asterism Series. Click here to… Read more
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Why Do I Refer to Myself as a Contemporary Op Artist?
In a broad sense, I am an abstract artist. All my work is non-representational, focusing on the interaction of color. But the term “abstract art” encompasses a wide range of styles and techniques. Read more
