ABOUT THE WORK

The works of Mark Andy Garcia perfectly exemplifies the radical shift of the art world from the seemingly formalist inclinations of the previous modernist style to the more personal and inwards approach of the contemporary era. Affected by the continuous onslaught of a fast-paced and consumerist landscape, Mark Andy Garcia draws upon his own personal experience to create meaningfully unique and moving masterpieces. Inspired by his personal meanings and recollections, Garcia creates idyllic and lush landscapes and still-lifes that combine real-world elements with the moving inner-machinations of his mind and soul. Though Garcia is less concerned with technique and more concerned with his works’ context and message, his mastery over his craft is undeniable. Each element of this piece is meticulously arranged and executed in such a way that the emotions and meanings hidden within hint at themselves upon merely a cursory glance. This piece shows his attention to the process of coming to terms with one’s feelings and thoughts about change, an inevitable part of life that must be accepted in the long run. It is a cathartic creative endeavor, nostalgic in its visual impact.