Walter Markham: Contemporary Mixed Media Art

Walter Markham is a contemporary artist whose practice is characterized by an extensive exploration of materiality and thematic series. Based on his portfolio, Markham works across various mediums, including mixed media on wood, sculpture, and works on paper using graphite, mascara, and sumi ink. His Bridge series, produced in 2024, consists of numerous large-scale mixed media constructions on wood, each exploring distinct structural and textural identities through physical layering. Other notable collections include Desert Studies, Venice-Tar&Feather, Monsters from the Deep, and Duccio's Dream, showcasing a broad range of inspirations from classical art history and the history of Venice to environmental observation. Markham also creates sculptures and self-portraits in crayon, demonstrating a versatile approach to visual expression. His work frequently utilizes non-traditional materials like mascara alongside traditional sumi ink and graphite, resulting in a unique visual language. The artist's collections, such as Ad Hoc and Cyclops, suggest an iterative and experimental process where themes are revisited and reimagined through different physical formats. His StudioPics and Library sections further document the evolution of his creative environment and research, reflecting a lifelong commitment to the fine arts.