Mark Taylor

Mark Taylor has been creating artworks for over 20 years taking inspiration from the North East coastline and industrial heritage. As an artist, sailor, and lifeboatman, Mark has a lifelong love of the sea which translates into pieces that capture the transient qualities of the light on water and the evolution of coastal life. Through work in oils and acrylic, Mark depicts the constant fluctuations and rhythms of life by the sea.

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Mark has a studio at The Exchange1856 and is currently our artist in residence. His work is available for purchase and is displayed throughout the venue. Every other week, Mark hosts open paint days just outside The Lounge, where you can watch him bring a piece to life, ask questions, and enjoy the experience of seeing a live artist in action.