Artist Statement

Mark is an established artist with an extensive exhibition history. Mark wanted a fresh perspective on his work to engage his audience at upcoming exhibition ‘Blue Lattitude’. Alias ink provided the Artist Statement and a condensed invitation statement to be promoted through Boom Gallery, one of Geelong’s most prized exhibition spaces.



Mark Cairns ‘Blue Lattitude’

“Conceptual meditation meets compositional mastery. ‘Blue Latitude’ a body of work from Barwon Heads Artist Mark Cairns has delicately delivered a siren of blue, the sea and the sky, with the musing of industry offered in his contemporary collection.”     

Mark Cairns has a natural affinity with harmony. The horizon a constant conceptual meditation nestled amongst cascading scales of blue. Cairns cleverly leading our gaze as we are drawn into direct contemplation of seascape occupied in unison with man-made constructs. ‘Blue latitude’ is a body of work in which Cairns uses focal points of difference to underscore compositional experimentation. It is evident that Cairns began his artistic journey in the articulate world of graphic design as balance, contrast and detailed execution of his brushwork are omnipresent reminders.  ‘Waterway II’ and ‘East Beach’ are prominent examples of Cairns depth and technical capacity in his painterly pursuits. Cairns four panel work ‘Seasons’ complimenting his consistent study of nature and nature’s movements intimately and exclusively.  Cairns has successfully navigated design and scale delineating calm. Artists are often reconnoitering the urban spaces, Cairns has documented the streets of the sea, carefully contemplating essential markers and manufacturing icons of our beloved coastline. 

Mark Cairns

Blue Entry

Oil on board