Baker Artist Portfolios

Markus - Abstract Multi-Media Artist

Markus is a self-taught artist who creates sculptures and mixed media paintings from personal items collected since childhood, and objects scavenged from the alleys of his home city of Baltimore. 

As an artist for 35 years, Markus has worked in numerous aspects of creative art, including poetry, music, acting, graphic design and animation.  In 2014 he turned his attention to 3D work, and focused on abstract assemblage in metal, wood, concrete and glass.  In 2022 he began also working in abstract painting, with both 2D and mixed media styles. 

Markus often creates works in series of 4, 8, 12 or more, that share a related style or visual language, though he pursues no statements or social commentary.  He is known for his strong sense of composition and his unique way of combining textures within a piece.   

His works have been purchased by collectors across the United States and in countries as far flung as Australia.  He creates commissioned works in a wide range of styles and materials, notably a 10-foot tall outdoor installation of copper and steel for an East Coast collector in 2021.

Markus has worked as a curator and juror for numerous art shows, and a private curator and artist-on-retainer for private collectors.  He shows his work in galleries throughout the mid-Atlantic and is available for private commissions. 

Markus is represented by Carol Stover, who can be contacted at [email protected].