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Artist Statement:
My mixed media art is a study
of social issues, infused with
conflicting emotional textures
that transform my ideas into
multi-dimensional stories.
Like people, my work often
surprises me. Each piece has a
character which is complex,
spontaneous, and flowing.
Color is significant in all my
work. Its expression is its
attitude. The textures reflect
the complexities and
relationships within the idea.
I often include original prose
in my mixed media work. These
words help illustrate a
particular subject that’s
central to the theme, and help
guide the viewer toward
possible interpretations. I
encourage people to "write
their own story" when viewing
my work. The questions never
have right or wrong answers,
but rather, they’re pathways
leading to discovery.
As an artist, my goal is to
explore the controversies,
push the envelope of our
thinking, find the humor, and
explore the histories that
impact our daily lives.
Whether my work is abstract,
as in much of my glass work,
or social comment, my hope is
that every viewer will walk
away with a feeling of hope
and an understanding that
tolerance and diversity are
the foundation of a future
where all human beings are
merely "human." ...
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Artist Exhibitions:
Exhibitions:
2010
Art/Not Terminal Gallery,
Featured Artist in January
2010, Seattle, WA.
Phinney Center Gallery, 2
Person Show in August 2010,
Seattle, WA.
2009
VA 2009 National Arts
Competition, "An Orange Bison
in America" Mixed Media
Collage won Best of Show,
Puget Sound Regional Show,
American Lake, WA
VA ...
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Artist Galleries:
Art/Not Terminal Gallery,
Seattle, WA
Upstream People Gallery,
Omaha, NE
Infinity Art Gallery,
Portland, OR...
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Artist Reviews:
IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE
MARK W. LUBICH
RECEIVES SPECIAL RECOGNITION
Artist MARK W. LUBICH of
OLYMPIA, WASHINGTON has
received TWO Special
Recognition Merit Awards for
his artwork in the
"8th Annual Summer All Media
Juried Online International
Art Exhibition hosted by
Upstream People Gallery.
This international exhibition
received approximately 600
entries ...
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Collections:
Wolfgang & Gaby Nesselrodt,
Berlin, Germany
Robyn Chernick, Seattle,
Washington, USA
Luke & Betty Anthony, Santa
Clara, California, USA
Cora Miyagawa, Honolulu,
Hawaii, USA
Marilyn Coombs, Montesano,
Washington, USA
Ron Hertel, Tacoma,
Washington, USA
Dean Miyagawa, Reno, Nevada,
USA
Ed Hillsman, Tampa, Florida,
USA
Mike Cantu & Dr Mike Tomkins,
Tacoma, Washington, USA
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Commissions:
City of Bremerton "Banners on
Pacific Avenue" Project. My
fused glass piece, "Celebrate
the Possibilities" was
selected by the Bremerton Arts
Commission to be reproduced on
a 2' by 4' banner, along with
31 other Northwest artists,
that will line the newly
redeveloped downtown and it's
main street, Pacific ...
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Mark Lubich Biography:
| Biographical information for Mark Lubich can be found below. The artist may choose what information to display. Sometimes the artist chooses not to display personal information to the general public. |
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Age
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52
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| Gender |
Male
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| Status |
Single
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| Children |
99
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| Religion |
Left side Lutheran |
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| Education |
Undergraduate Degree |
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| Hobbies / Interests |
Besides my glass and mixed media artwork, my favorite interest is my dog, Abby. She's an inspiration on how to live life with abandon, give unconditional love, and make everyone in this world feel chosen and special. My hobbies are long walks, old movies, and reading books on soft coffee house sofas. |
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| Favorite Artistic Medium |
Mixed Media
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| Favorite Arthistory Movement |
Contemporary Art - (Now)
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| Favorite Visual Artist |
William Morris
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| Favorite Work of Art |
Cranberry Soft Cylindar - Dale Chihuly
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| Biggest Artistic Inspiration |
Living in the Pacific Northwest, I've been surrounded by glass and mixed media artists most of my life. With so many glass artists, it was natural to develop an interest in the process of creating art out of glass. My greatest inspirations have come from the works of Frank Englesby, Dale Chihuly, and William Morris. |
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| Why Did You Become An Artist |
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| Your Personal Biography |
Mark Lubich was born in Port Hueneme, California in 1956. His father, a career Naval Officer, moved the family around the country on an almost yearly basis until he retired and the family settled in Seattle, Washington in 1970. Mark has always called the Pacific Northwest his home since his family and many relatives were born and raised in the Grays Harbor and south sound region of Washington State. Though Mark lived in Seattle for most of his adult life, he currently lives in Olympia, Washington. Here he creates his fused glass pieces as well as his mixed media collage work.
Mark’s career as an artist began with an emphasis on mixed media collage. He started experimenting with various mediums in 1992 when medical issues forced him to retire from his work in the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services. In 1999, Mark began working with glass, both stained and fused.
Mark is a self-taught artist, his only academic work coming from a pottery course in his freshman year of college and the required art classes in high school.
Education:
1971-1974 - West Seattle High School - General Diploma
1974-1978 - University of Washington - BA in History
1981-1988 – US Army Officer Candidate School - Commissioned 2LT 1982
Artist Affiliations:
NW Art Alliance, Member
Marin Society of Artists, Member
Absolutearts.com, Premiere Artist
AmbushArts.com, Member
Art/Not Terminal Gallery, Member
Harbour Hill Studio, Owner
QCA, Member
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