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Skool's Out! 3 - The Original
- It was 2018 when I first created 'Skool's Out!’ where I took you back to your childhood and the summer holidays spent messing about in the local park. That piece has proven so popular and really captured your imagination, setting up a bonkers sequel in 2022 with 'Skool's Out! 2'. So where do you go when you’ve burnt your arse on that huge metal slide in the park? To the Lido of course!
Six weeks is a heck of a long time when you’re a kid so now where do you head off to to fill your days? Well, we do like to be beside the seaside don’t we! In an age where the classic British coastal holiday is often overlooked in favour of jumping on a plane and buggering off for guaranteed sunshine, it is great to look back to all that choosing to stay in ‘Blighty’ had to offer! I’m pretty sure that we all have our unique memories or interesting experiences as a kid clambering onto a donkey or dodging the gulls as you ran to the Helter Skelter after scoffing your own body weight in chips, Candy Floss, and ice cream!
There are so many examples of artists who have depicted the classic British seaside experience in so many different styles and this is a first for me and I’ve been creating art with meaning for over ten years now! It is such a brilliant subject to take on, honestly the opportunities were endless! The aim was to combine a solid number of iconic details into the scene that we all know and love and inject a hearty dollop of undiluted randomness that my collectors have come to love from my art.
‘Skool’s Out! 3’ is a wonderfully cute and authentic piece that blends all the qualities of the British Seaside from years past, iconic rides, toys litter the promenade that continue the links to the previous pieces, along with supporting pieces such as ‘The Memory Remains’ series and ‘Bollocks to Bedtime/Growing Up!’. This image will make you laugh and feel great! What I particularly love is how the scene has some truly wonderful and poignant personal references that are visual thank you to my memories, whilst also then having a naughty undercurrent that once you spot you simply can’t unsee!
That’s the way to do it!
- Released: 2025
- Collection: Retrospective
- Edition Size: 1 of 1
- Specification: Hand embellished canvas with bespoke frame, hand signed by artist.
- Image Size: 48” x 36"
- Framed Size (Approx): 54” x 41"
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If you fancy something truly unique instead of the black or white frame choices, you can upgrade to a stunning hand painted frame by Mark. You can either specify your choice of style and colours or leave it to Mark to work his magic. Simply add your comments at point of ordering.
A global collector base has seen hundreds of original works sold, making him a respected and successful artist within the contemporary art world.
Mixed Media British Artist Mark Davies was born in Bedfordshire in 1978 and studied Fine Art within the region with his early works being inspired by the compositional qualities of Piero Della Francesca and Giuseppe Arcimboldo whilst finding inspiration in the surrealism of Salvador Dali. Now living in St Neots Mark works full-time as a professional artist as part of the MD Studios set up from his beautiful, converted brick barn studio within the Cambridgeshire countryside.
Mark’s signature ‘Storyteller’ and 'Lost in Hollywood' collections showcase his ability to conceive and implement his own narrative to cherished fairy tales, classic fictional stories, and iconic movies to stunning effect. Inspired by the eloquence of Hans Christian Andersen and ingenuity of the Grimm Brothers, a whole host of much-loved stories have been turned on their head with each chapter being re-written as Mark embraces the often much more sinister plot and motives of the original authors that most don’t know exists as these classics are re-told to generation after generation.
As well as creating mesmerizing imagery full of detail there has always been a subtle and genuine moral quality to the work created to make you think a little deeper. Mark’s original works have created such a wonderful interaction between artist and audience as each searches out the detail and pieces together the plot with the hope that they can get an insight into Mark’s thinking whilst being encouraged to offer their own interpretation of what they see or often don’t see within the image. This genuine engagement has played a significant part in Mark’s gallery shows and appearances being so successful and truly special events.
As the body of work has grown so has Mark’s reputation for creating art with genuine meaning, art that stands on its own and that is driven by a fascinating multi-layered narrative like no other. His skill of storytelling has expanded across other areas including stage and screen as he delivers his signature style across a broad range of subjects and genres that continue to pull on the heart strings and embrace nostalgia and the memories that we all hold so fondly. In addition to building a solid gallery presence, Mark’s success has seen his work proudly displayed and selling within iconic venues that include the London Playhouse and Fortune Theatre within the iconic West End along with the highly respected Mall Galleries in London.
2023 has been another incredible year for Mark as his career continues to evolve. Most noticeably has seen the creation of 'The Hive' - a stunning creative gallery space within his studio that now proudly displays his artwork in a striking and engaging environment that allows his collectors to get up close to a diverse range of artworks. In addition to this, Mark's presence in America has strengthened as the result of a wonderful charity event that saw him create a special original piece that sold for more than $16,000, raising much needed funds and awareness in the fight against Alzheimer's.
With an incredible work ethic and a genuine respect and appreciation for his collectors, combined with a solid platform that the MD Studios brand offers, the future continues to look exciting for Mark. A growing list of celebrity clients and commercial projects along with an established gallery presence has led to Mark being a highly collectable and hugely respected British artist.
