Mark Zieff
Artist Statement:
I create artistically realistic, still life drawings composed of commonplace man-made objects arranged to form a narrative.
Most recently I began to focus on clothing - it is a central theme of this body of work. I enjoy the unique challenges of rendering fabric and our relationship with clothing is among the most intimate, complex and unique of all man-made objects. Many of the clothes in these drawings are my own and I use my artwork as a way to explore my own connections with the past.
I enjoy working with charcoal and colored pencil on toned paper. The combination allows me to achieve great detail and subtle but deep tonal transitions. This approach, along with the individual paper colors, also helps to set the emotional tone and impact of each drawing.
I create artistically realistic, still life drawings composed of commonplace man-made objects arranged to form a narrative.
Most recently I began to focus on clothing - it is a central theme of this body of work. I enjoy the unique challenges of rendering fabric and our relationship with clothing is among the most intimate, complex and unique of all man-made objects. Many of the clothes in these drawings are my own and I use my artwork as a way to explore my own connections with the past.
I enjoy working with charcoal and colored pencil on toned paper. The combination allows me to achieve great detail and subtle but deep tonal transitions. This approach, along with the individual paper colors, also helps to set the emotional tone and impact of each drawing.
Artist Bio:
Mark Zieff holds a degree in Industrial Design from Syracuse University and has practiced as an industrial designer, product innovator and consumer products marketer.
As a designer and artist, Mark has always been fascinated with man-made objects and uses his artwork to explore the relationships between object and user; both the physical and emotional connection we have with inanimate objects.
His drawings are characterized by a high level of detail, soft tonal transitions and dramatically lit compositions. His work has been selected by juries for regional and national competitions and is regularly seen in museums, universities and galleries.
markzieff.com
Instagram: @markzieffart
Mark Zieff holds a degree in Industrial Design from Syracuse University and has practiced as an industrial designer, product innovator and consumer products marketer.
As a designer and artist, Mark has always been fascinated with man-made objects and uses his artwork to explore the relationships between object and user; both the physical and emotional connection we have with inanimate objects.
His drawings are characterized by a high level of detail, soft tonal transitions and dramatically lit compositions. His work has been selected by juries for regional and national competitions and is regularly seen in museums, universities and galleries.
markzieff.com
Instagram: @markzieffart
