Mark Flood

Mark Flood, born in 1957 in Houston, Texas, is an American interdisciplinary artist whose work is shaped by a punk-informed, irreverent critique of the art world and mass media. A graduate of Rice University with a Bachelor of Arts in 1981, Flood first made his mark in Houston's underground punk scene as a member of the band Culturcide and as a designer of concert flyers. His art evolved into a fusion of painting, sculpture, and mixed media, often characterized by appropriated images, distorted logos, and sharp, ironic slogans such as "ANOTHER PAINTING" and "ART FAIR FEVER!" Flood draws inspiration from the work of Joseph Cornell, using appropriative assemblages and mass media imagery to mock the superficiality and commercialism in contemporary art.

Flood's Lace Paintings are among his most well-known works. These pieces, made by layering paint-soaked lace over canvas to create intricate patterns, explore the tension between beauty and artifice. While visually seductive, these paintings emphasize the mechanical nature of their production, offering a critique of the commodification of art. In addition to his lace series, Flood frequently incorporates internet culture, corporate logos, and viral imagery into his art to comment on the pervasive influence of media on society.

Throughout his career, Flood has exhibited internationally, with solo exhibitions at prominent galleries such as the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston, Peres Projects in Berlin, and Karma in New York. His work is included in the collections of institutions like the Museum of Fine Arts in Houston, the Dallas Museum of Art, and the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. Known for his sardonic humor and contrarian attitude, Mark Flood continues to challenge the boundaries of art and its role in contemporary culture.

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