In this episode, I feature Marcus Brutus. Marcus is a self-taught artist, who currently resides outside of Washington, DC and New York City. He holds a BS from St. John’s University in Queens, New York, and previously worked in public relations positions in the fashion industry. Being unfulfilled Marcus decided to pursue a career as an artist and has clearly proven to be a talented figurative painter.

Marcus began exhibiting his work and quickly attracted the attention of collectors and institutions alike, with two solo exhibitions, a monograph entitled The Uhmericans, and a solo presentation at EXPO Chicago 2019.

I met him a few summers ago during an exhibition at Harbors Books in Easthampton. I appreciated his work and his demeanor, and I have followed his journey since. I could easily live with his paintings which are a reflection of his personality. Easy and mellow.

You will find his journey compelling and refreshing. Enjoy.

https://www.harpersbooks.com/exhibitions/76/marcus-brutus-go-to-work-get-your

https://www.juxtapoz.com/news/painting/go-to-work-get-your-money-and-come-home-you-don-t-live-there-marcus-brutus-harper-s-books/

https://www.culturetype.com/2019/08/06/marcus-brutus-paints-portraits-of-black-life-that-connect-contemporary-narratives-to-generations-of-culture-and-history/

Atelier (2018) Acrylic on canvas 36×36 in

A favorite painting ~ Kerry James Marshall’s ‘Watts’