The Punk Baroque Series.
Mar I.A. *M20260110 Mixed media / Canvas 120 X 80 cm (47 X 31 In) 2026 The Punk Baroque Series: This series is NOT the primary body of my work, but rather a form of academic decompression—a relaxed exercise that balances the sustained intensity of my abstract painting practice. In my abstract work there is no predefined “script,” and each painting involves a sequence of decisions often marked by tension and uncertainty. Between these demanding processes, I turn to these academic variations as a way to pause, recalibrate, and momentarily step away from my main abstract concerns. Because of its accessibility, this project has accompanied me for many years. It began while I was studying at the academy, at a time when I could not clearly define its purpose or fully understand why I was drawn to it. Perhaps even today that definition remains open. These hypothetical icons evoke both real and imagined memories. They are reconfigured through references to popular culture and subtle reinterpre...