I’m artist Mark Grantham. I love pushing the boundary between representational and abstract art.
Manipulating recognizable subject matter to a point where it almost becomes abstract is a process that is not only satisfying for me, but I believe engages the viewer in a way that a hyper-realistic painting doesn’t.
A loosely-handled, semi-abstract painting, one with areas that are vague and mysterious, takes advantage of the power of suggestion. To me, suggestions are always more interesting than precise details. Suggestions allow the viewer’s imagination to play a part in the painting, which connects viewer and painting in a much more powerful way.
I have been painting for a long time, over 40 years. My work has changed over time as I have evolved not only as an artist, but as a person. The paintings on this site represent who I am today. I hope you enjoy them!
Mark Grantham is a lifelong Nova Scotia resident. He has been painting full-time since 1996.