Mark Cudd

March 9, 1998 (98-99 Series), Original Painting

2025

Artist Comments
A woman glances sharply to her right, her expression poised between curiosity and caution. Rendered in stark black and white, the piece gives a timeless and cinematic feel. The years 1998–1999 marked a particularly tumultuous chapter for artist Mark Cudd. In this piece, he attempts to construct an accurate recounting of that time, as well as reconcile his feelings about the events that took place.

About the Artist
Artist Mark Cudd creates monochromatic portraits that explore the emotional layers of memory and the human experience. “My work should remind you of something,” says Mark. His paintings often stir a quiet sense of nostalgia, aiming to establish a dialogue based on common experiences, fears, ideas, and memories. Primarily self-taught, Mark draws from 20th-century photography—old family albums, found images, and his own snapshots—to shape stories that feel both familiar and imagined. His process blends multiple techniques and styles within a single image, giving each piece a distinct rhythm and psychological depth.

Words that describe this painting: monochrome, portrait, woman, dress, figurative, eyes, emotive, face, people, fashion, realism, acrylic painting, grey

March 9, 1998 (98-99 Series)
Mark Cudd
Acrylic painting on stretched canvas
Finished black edges
Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on back
2025
20 in. h x 16 in. w x 1.5 in. d
2 lbs. 3 oz.