Mark Paul Perry was born in Kent in the U.K. in 1967. He originally trained as a musician and performed as an accomplished guitarist, and songwriter, with the British band ‘State of Mind’. He went on to become a music producer and band manager.

In 2002 Mark made the decision to leave the music industry so that he could concentrate on developing his creative potential in other artistic areas. His passion and love for art prompting him to find this alternative form of self expression through painting.

As an artist Mark is completely self-taught and in his work he seeks to communicate with the viewer on a variety of different levels. The most important element and that which so clearly defines his paintings, is his attempt to find an affinity and emotional resonance with the viewer.

Mark works with oil, acrylic, and gesso on canvas, linen, board and paper which he manipulates, not only with traditional tools, but also a knife and airbrush to obtain the texture and movement desired. It is this illusion of movement within the canvas and the heavily defined textures of his pieces for which he has become predominantly known.

Mark’s works have been exhibited widely and he regularly undertakes commissions from private clients both in the UK and overseas. Mark’s largest work to date was a piece commissioned for Chelsea Football Club. Painted predominantly in blue, this 5 x 12ft triptych mixes the vibrant colour of the club’s identity within an abstract form that has an immediate impact upon the viewer. Mark’s paintings can also be found in private, commercial and corporate collections throughout the world.

In September 2005, Mark was voted artist of the week by londonart.co.uk which was also covered by the London press.

Mark Paul Perry: “I love simplicity in form. I portray this through the use of colour and texture on canvas. My paintings are inspired by snapshots of specific moments in time or through memories of particular events in my own life. I endeavour to capture these moods and emotions in the most basic form – light, colour and texture – which represent their fundamental essence”.

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LIBERTY GALLERY - KENT - Summer Exhibition
Mark Paul Perry will be exhibiting selected new works from his 2008 Terra collection, and 2006 Pathos collection. Works on display from 2nd July 2008 - 12th October 2008.
Private View - Friday 11th July 2008, from 7pm onwards.
Liberty Gallery, 7 Queen Street, Liberty Square, Kings Hill, West Mailing,
Kent ME19 4DA
For more information, private view invites, and transport maps please contact
t > 01732 522311 e > info@liberty-gallery.com
w > www.liberty-gallery.com

THE BLUE DOOR GALLERY - LONDON
Mark Paul Perry will be exhibiting selected new works from his 2008 Terra collection,
and 2008 Pathos collection. Works on display from 1st July 2008 - 30th September 2008.
The Blue Door Gallery, 43 Snowsfields, London, SE1 3SU
For more information, private view invites, and transport maps please contact
t > 020 7207 3996 e > richardlopez@thebluedoorgallery.com
w > www.thebluedoorgallery.com

SEE Artists Official Launch 2008 - Exhibition of Limited Edition Prints
Artists included are - Mark Paul Perry - Antony Francis Jones - Ben Oakley - Peter Wait
Private view - Thursday 10th July - 6pm - 9pm
Works on display from Friday 11th July 2008 - Thursday 7th August 2008 (free entry).
Antony Francis Jones Gallery, 34 St.George Street, Mayfair, London, W1
For more information, private view invites, brochures, press packs and transport maps please contact
t > 020 8325 0094 e > info@seeartists.co.uk w > www.seeartists.co.uk

See artists formed in 2008 and are based in the South East England.
The four artists featured in the first catalogue are Mark Paul Perry, Antony Francis Jones, Ben Oakley and Peter Wait.

''As a collective of creative minds we are united in producing high quality collectible art, whilst retaining our unique and diverse creative approaches and styles.''

PRESS RELEASE - New York, London, Bromley

Their styles are as diverse as Jackson Pollack to Banksy and they are all living working Artists on our doorstep within the Bromley Borough.
> From Impressionism to Abstract, Action Painting to Aerosol. SEE artists (South East England Artists) have got all corners covered. You can see their works in many local collections, galleries, restaurant/bars, London Ad Agencies, Premiership Football Clubs and around the world.

Four local artists with over 200 years under their palettes with one common purpose in mind, a collective of creatives united in producing high quality collectible art,
whilst retaining a unique and diverse approach.

SEE Artists recently formed, knowing that four brushes are better than one and have already lined up three exhibitions this summer.
The second is your chance to see all four artists showing locally as well as in London.

The first was a successful show in Chelsea old town Hall, Kings Road, London from the 30th May to 1st June 2008.

For more information on the SEE Artists go to www.seeartists.co.uk