Mark Rein

Artistic background

Mark Rein is an artist who explores various themes and styles, including landscapes, abstract, and street-inspired works. He finds inspiration in everyday moments, transforming the ordinary into something “extraordinarily ordinary”.
His artwork is brought to life through dynamic brushstrokes, where shape and colour often take precedence over precise detail., allowing bold forms and vivid hues to guide the viewer’s eye.
His approach embraces movement, texture, and an interplay of abstraction and representation, at times drawing inspiration from both classical and modern influences.
Characterised by bold gestures and expressive strokes, his paintings capture the essence of a subject without rigid precision, maintaining a balance between abstraction and recognition.
Using a variety of approaches, Mark may build up layers of paint for texture and depth, or simply apply thin layers for a softer, more delicate effect.
From still life and landscapes to urban-inspired scenes, a mix of vivid colours and textured surfaces often incorporating contemporary techniques to add a fresh, street-art-inspired touch, can be found across his body of work.
At times up-cycling thrift shop frames, Mark repurposes them as part of new artwork, adding a unique and personal touch to each piece.
He also creates Automotive Art, which is found at www.canvasandchrome.com.