MARKUS QAKLEY — Home Time
April 2006
Abstract or figurative the characters Marcus Oakley creates are charming, definite and idiosyncratic - Oakley's inimitable use of bold colors, reminiscent of his 1970's childhood, have remained constant throughout his 20 year career as a graphic artist.
Often cited as being fascinated by the challenge of turning the creative vision inside his mind into a reality, he approaches the development of each piece of work with genuine humor and excitement. Blending retrospective and contemporary influences to generate 3D objects in cardboard, as well as collage and paintings, the humble line once again comes under scrutiny- deceptively simple, occasionally lazy, periodically complex and sometimes scratchy but ultimately, forever entertaining.
