Mark Beltchenko Studio Still-life Sculptures
American, b. 1951
Mark Beltchenko is a Detroit area sculptor that is highly skilled in multiple media. Equally comfortable working in stone, steel, bronze, wood and precious metals his work serves as a meditation on the good and bad in our current lives: the environment, political hypocrisy, positive growth, greed and human narcissism. Much of his work weaves layers upon another in stories through 3 dimensional pictographs. His imagery communicates in ways that are both primitive and profound; both sweeping and diminutive. Beltchenko is not a loud or verbose man but his work screams at us with dire urgency. That is not to say his work is obvious, rather, it is not. It requires effort. One must spend time with the work and breathe into it. You may not immediately recognize the discourse; however allow yourself to linger and as one lingers the layers begin to unfold and reveal its meticulous detail and dialogue. It affects and changes you. Mark has shown in museums and galleries; executed commissions for colleges, churches, corporations, casinos, and municipalities. In addition to producing his own bodies of work he has participated in visiting artist programs and workshops. Mark also creates one of a kind precious metal jewelry for which he has won numerous design awards.(Biography provided by Mark Beltchenko Studio)
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Artist: Mark Beltchenko Studio
Perspective in Orange
By Mark Beltchenko Studio
Located in Grosse Pointe Park, MI
"Perspective in Orange" is a profound exploration of life's journey and the dynamic nature of perspective. Crafted from steel, then painted, this Constructivist style maquette (model) offers a visually striking representation of the transformative power of shifting viewpoints.
The geometric lines that define the sculpture play a central role in conveying its message. As viewers encircle the work, they experience a fascinating interplay of disappearing and reappearing lines, shapes and forms. This clever use of perspective mirrors...
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Early 2000s Abstract Geometric Mark Beltchenko Studio Still-life Sculptures
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Steel
Birthworks series "Deconstruction/Reconstruction"
By Mark Beltchenko Studio
Located in Grosse Pointe Park, MI
Birthworks” Deconstruction/Reconstruction”
This steel fabrication and limestone carving is part of my “Birthworks” series. Each work in the series celebrates rebirth or regeneration...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Mark Beltchenko Studio Still-life Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Steel
"Behold the Behemoth"
By Mark Beltchenko Studio
Located in Grosse Pointe Park, MI
"Behold the Behemoth," from my Insider series, is a powerful and thought-provoking sculpture that delves into the theme of hidden agendas and information concealed from the general p...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Mark Beltchenko Studio Still-life Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Bronze, Steel
"Behold the Behemoth #2"
By Mark Beltchenko Studio
Located in Grosse Pointe Park, MI
"Behold the Behemoth #2.," from my Insider series, is a powerful and thought-provoking sculpture that delves into the theme of hidden agendas and information concealed from the gener...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Mark Beltchenko Studio Still-life Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Bronze, Steel
"History Lessons, 4th Stone"
By Mark Beltchenko Studio
Located in Grosse Pointe Park, MI
Title: "History Lessons: 4th Stone – A Tactile Exploration of Timeless Narratives"
"History Lessons: 4th Stone" stands as a unique contemporary sculpture, a harmonious fusion of hand...
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2010s Contemporary Mark Beltchenko Studio Still-life Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Brass, Steel
History Lessons 5th Stone
By Mark Beltchenko Studio
Located in Grosse Pointe Park, MI
Title: "History Lessons: 5th Stone – A Tactile Exploration of Timeless Narratives"
"History Lessons: 4th Stone" stands as a unique contemporary sculpture, a harmonious fusion of hand...
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2010s Contemporary Mark Beltchenko Studio Still-life Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Steel
Welded steel sculpture titled "S.O.S, A Warning from Nature's Arsenal"
By Mark Beltchenko Studio
Located in Grosse Pointe Park, MI
Title: "S.O.S A Warning from Nature's Arsenal"
In the face of an all-out war between humanity and nature, my work titled "S.O.S" emerges as a powerful one-of-a-kind creation, crafted...
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2010s Contemporary Mark Beltchenko Studio Still-life Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Sculpted stone and steel art titled "Insider series, Fish Spin"
By Mark Beltchenko Studio
Located in Grosse Pointe Park, MI
Title: "Fish Spin: Navigating the Waters of Hidden Agendas"
Within the extensive "Insider Series," "Fish Spin" emerges as a captivating sculpture, blending hand-carved limestone and ...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Mark Beltchenko Studio Still-life Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Steel
"Insider Series" "Above the Fray II"
By Mark Beltchenko Studio
Located in Grosse Pointe Park, MI
Title: "Above the Fray II: A Cynical Gaze at Privileged Networks"
Within the thought-provoking "Insider Series," "Above the Fray II" emerges as a sculpture that casts a somewhat cyni...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Mark Beltchenko Studio Still-life Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Bronze, Steel
Dynamic red sculpture embracing the principles of Constructivism, "The New D"
By Mark Beltchenko Studio
Located in Grosse Pointe Park, MI
Title: "The New 'D' Sculpture"
Inspired by the dynamic and influential "Alphabet Series" of the contemporary Constructivist sculptor, Fletcher Benton, my work, titled "The New 'D' Sc...
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2010s Constructivist Mark Beltchenko Studio Still-life Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Chiseled stone sculpture from my "Insider Series" titled "Disengaged # One"
By Mark Beltchenko Studio
Located in Grosse Pointe Park, MI
Title: "Insiders Series (Disengaged #1.): A Tactile Journey Through Form and Narrative"
"(Disengaged #1.)" from the "Insiders Series" emerges as a singular masterpiece—a one-of-a-kind sculpture meticulously crafted from hand-carved limestone and an assortment of metals thoughtfully chosen for their color and malleability. This work, like its counterparts in the series, transcends the boundaries of visual exploration, inviting the beholder to engage in a tactile experience that unravels a narrative both familiar and enigmatic.
The sculpture beckons exploration not just with the eyes, but with the hands—a deliberate choice that transforms the artwork into an interactive encounter. As hands traverse the surface of the stone, a world unfolds, both impenetrable and inviting, offering a tactile journey that complements and completes the visual narrative. Each touch becomes a discovery of the familiar and the unknown, an invitation to unravel the layers of meaning embedded in the carved form.
The core of this freestanding sculpture is hand-carved Indiana limestone...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Mark Beltchenko Studio Still-life Sculptures
Materials
Limestone, Bronze, Copper, Steel
History Lessons, 6th stone.
By Mark Beltchenko Studio
Located in Grosse Pointe Park, MI
Title: "History Lessons: 6th Stone – A Tactile Exploration of Timeless Narratives"
"History Lessons: 6th Stone" stands as a unique contemporary sculpture, a harmonious fusion of hand...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Mark Beltchenko Studio Still-life Sculptures
Materials
Limestone, Brass, Steel
I Am King, scepter
By Mark Beltchenko Studio
Located in Grosse Pointe Park, MI
Title: "I Am King, scepter: A Regal Ode to Timeless Majesty"
"I Am King Scepter" stands as an exquisite wall-mounted sculpture, an assemblage of found and meticulously fabricated ele...
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2010s Assemblage Mark Beltchenko Studio Still-life Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Steel
Insider series, (G.B.R Number 2.)
By Mark Beltchenko Studio
Located in Grosse Pointe Park, MI
The "Insider Series (G.B.R. Number 2.)" stands as a captivating exploration within a broader collection, offering viewers a unique visual narrative that seamlessly merges contrasting...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Mark Beltchenko Studio Still-life Sculptures
Materials
Limestone, Bronze, Steel
Contemporary carved stone and metal sculpture titled "Above the Fray number One"
By Mark Beltchenko Studio
Located in Grosse Pointe Park, MI
Title: "Above the Fray: An Intricate Dance of Stone and Privilege"
"Above the Fray" stands as a captivating installment within my "Insider Series," a body of work that explores the i...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Mark Beltchenko Studio Still-life Sculptures
Materials
Limestone, Bronze, Steel, Copper
Distress Series, (Disconnect)
By Mark Beltchenko Studio
Located in Grosse Pointe Park, MI
As part of my "Distress" series, the steel and wood work titled "Disconnect" addresses our civilizations habitual unwillingness to properly manage our environs. Outdated systems and...
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2010s Contemporary Mark Beltchenko Studio Still-life Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Insider Series (On Parade)
By Mark Beltchenko Studio
Located in Grosse Pointe Park, MI
Title: "On Parade:
As part of my extensive "Insider" series, which unfolded over five prolific years in my sculptural journey, "On Parade" emerges as a thought-provoking creation—a ...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Mark Beltchenko Studio Still-life Sculptures
Materials
Limestone, Bronze, Steel
History Lesson (First Stone)
By Mark Beltchenko Studio
Located in Grosse Pointe Park, MI
This powerful work transcends mere artistry; it stands as both a cautionary tale and an environmental query, probing the very essence of humanity's relationship with the planet. The ...
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2010s Contemporary Mark Beltchenko Studio Still-life Sculptures
Materials
Limestone, Steel
Leap of Faith #2.
By Mark Beltchenko Studio
Located in Grosse Pointe Park, MI
Title: "Leap of Faith #2: Trusting Instincts in Modernist Form"
"Leap of Faith #2" emerges as a striking embodiment of the artist's exploration into the theme of trusting one's inst...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Mark Beltchenko Studio Still-life Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Insider Series (G.B.R. number 1)
By Mark Beltchenko Studio
Located in Grosse Pointe Park, MI
Insider series (G.B.R. Number 1.) is one of many works included in that series. "This series of works emphasizes smooth, almost pillowly, carved limestone forms supported or cradled ...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Mark Beltchenko Studio Still-life Sculptures
Materials
Limestone, Bronze, Steel, Copper
Leap of Faith #1.
By Mark Beltchenko Studio
Located in Grosse Pointe Park, MI
Leap of faith #1 is one of three works that deal with trusting your instincts. Each of the free standing sculptures is a steel fabrication that characterizes a jumping off point from...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Mark Beltchenko Studio Still-life Sculptures
Materials
Steel
History Lessons series (3rd stone)
By Mark Beltchenko Studio
Located in Grosse Pointe Park, MI
The "History Lesson Series" is a poignant exploration that melds cautionary tales with environmental inquiries, provoking reflection on humanity's recurrent tendency to construct and...
Category
2010s Constructivist Mark Beltchenko Studio Still-life Sculptures
Materials
Limestone, Steel, Brass
NORAD
By Mark Beltchenko Studio
Located in Grosse Pointe Park, MI
The inaugural piece of the "Insider Series," titled "NORAD," stands as a profound exploration of concealed information accessible only to a privileged few. This series delves into th...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Mark Beltchenko Studio Still-life Sculptures
Materials
Limestone, Bronze, Steel
Out of the Box #2
By Mark Beltchenko Studio
Located in Grosse Pointe Park, MI
"Out of the Box" series, specifically #2., is an extraordinary fusion of bronze and steel, a testament to the artist's exploration of liberation and bre...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Mark Beltchenko Studio Still-life Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Out of the box #3.
By Mark Beltchenko Studio
Located in Grosse Pointe Park, MI
"Out of the Box" series, is an extraordinary fusion of bronze and steel, a testament to the artist's exploration of liberation and breaking free from se...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Mark Beltchenko Studio Still-life Sculptures
Materials
Steel, Bronze
The Apple Doesn't Fall Far From the Tree
By Mark Beltchenko Studio
Located in Grosse Pointe Park, MI
"The Apple Doesn't Fall Far From the Tree"
The closed curvilinear form, reminiscent of a clam shell attached to tree branches, is a compelling piece from the "Insider Series." This s...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Mark Beltchenko Studio Still-life Sculptures
Materials
Limestone, Bronze, Steel
Insider (Sealing Off the Hive)
By Mark Beltchenko Studio
Located in Grosse Pointe Park, MI
My extensive "Insider" series which spanned five years in my sculptural career produced many thought provoking creations. All of them based on the concealment of "privileged" information, virtually unavailable to the masses. (Sealing Off the Hive...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Mark Beltchenko Studio Still-life Sculptures
Materials
Limestone, Steel
Out of the box #5.
By Mark Beltchenko Studio
Located in Grosse Pointe Park, MI
"Out of the Box" series is an extraordinary fusion of bronze and steel, a testament to the artist's exploration of liberation and breaking free from sel...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Mark Beltchenko Studio Still-life Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Distress series (Egyptian Blue)
By Mark Beltchenko Studio
Located in Grosse Pointe Park, MI
"Egyptian Blue," a poignant addition to the "Distress" series, serves as a striking commentary on our civilization's persistent failure to responsibly manage our environment. Through the use of symbolic elements and a visually compelling composition, the artwork addresses the prevalence of short-term solutions, represented by masking tape and staples, in contrast to the imperative need for long-term conservation efforts.
The choice of the title, "Egyptian Blue," adds an intriguing layer of historical and cultural reference, suggesting a timeless connection to the struggles of civilizations in managing their surroundings. The piece delves into the urgency of acknowledging and addressing environmental distress, emphasizing that makeshift solutions are not sustainable, neither for the present nor for the crucial future.
A distinctive feature of the artwork is the incorporation of Morse code...
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2010s Contemporary Mark Beltchenko Studio Still-life Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Steel
Out of the Box #4
By Mark Beltchenko Studio
Located in Grosse Pointe Park, MI
"Out of the Box" series is an extraordinary fusion of bronze and steel, a testament to the artist's exploration of liberation and breaking free from sel...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Mark Beltchenko Studio Still-life Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Released
By Mark Beltchenko Studio
Located in Grosse Pointe Park, MI
"Released" is a captivating steel fabrication that intricately blends steel tube with steel rod wrappings. The deliberate coloration achieved through oxidation, sealed with a clear c...
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Early 2000s Symbolist Mark Beltchenko Studio Still-life Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Insider Series (Title; Disengaged #2)
By Mark Beltchenko Studio
Located in Grosse Pointe Park, MI
Title: "Insiders Series (Disengaged #2.): A Tactile Journey Through Form and Narrative"
"(Disengaged #2.)" from the "Insiders Series" emerges as a singular masterpiece—a one-of-a-kin...
Category
2010s Contemporary Mark Beltchenko Studio Still-life Sculptures
Materials
Limestone, Bronze, Steel
Birthworks series (Heart of the City)
By Mark Beltchenko Studio
Located in Grosse Pointe Park, MI
My "Birthworks" series is a captivating exploration of contrasts and symbolism, weaving together elements of urban decay and regeneration. The juxtaposition of limestone crafted into...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Mark Beltchenko Studio Still-life Sculptures
Materials
Limestone, Steel
Out of the Box #1.
By Mark Beltchenko Studio
Located in Grosse Pointe Park, MI
"Out of the Box" series is an extraordinary fusion of bronze and steel, a testament to the artist's exploration of liberation and breaking free from sel...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Mark Beltchenko Studio Still-life Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Non-disclosure
By Mark Beltchenko Studio
Located in Grosse Pointe Park, MI
My artwork offers a thought-provoking commentary on the nature of perception and the layers of truth that can be obscured or manipulated in any given situation. The meticulous fabric...
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2010s Contemporary Mark Beltchenko Studio Still-life Sculptures
Materials
Limestone, Steel
Sculpture created of found and fabricated steel, Titled "Blockade"
By Mark Beltchenko Studio
Located in Grosse Pointe Park, MI
Title: "Blockade: A Visual Manifestation of Restriction"
"Blockade" stands as a compelling contemporary work, a visual manifestation of the concept of keeping someone, something, or ...
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Early 2000s Assemblage Mark Beltchenko Studio Still-life Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Poem for a Tree
By Mark Beltchenko Studio
Located in Grosse Pointe Park, MI
My dedication to addressing environmental concerns through my sculpture has long been a subject for my work. By using my artistic voice to draw attention to the pressing issues facing our planet, I'm hoping to inspire change and raise awareness among viewers.
The fabrication of the stretcher from brass and aluminum highlights my intentionality in material choice, symbolizing the intersection of human industry and natural resources. This juxtaposition of man-made materials with the organic form of the tree log creates a striking visual contrast that prompts viewers to consider the relationship between human activity and the environment.
The use of a naturally hollowed tree...
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2010s Symbolist Mark Beltchenko Studio Still-life Sculptures
Materials
Brass
"Garden of Earthly Frights"
By Mark Beltchenko Studio
Located in Grosse Pointe Park, MI
"Garden of Earthly Frights" is a thought-provoking piece inspired by the 15th-century painting titled "The Garden of Earthly Delights" by the renowne...
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2010s Symbolist Mark Beltchenko Studio Still-life Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Steel
Dreamscape
By Mark Beltchenko Studio
Located in Grosse Pointe Park, MI
My sculpture titled Dreamscape, offers a compelling exploration of the concept of a level playing field as a dreamlike or fantastical ideal. By framing this landscape as a Dreamscape...
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2010s Symbolist Mark Beltchenko Studio Still-life Sculptures
Materials
Silver, Brass, Bronze, Steel
E Pluribus Unum?
By Mark Beltchenko Studio
Located in Grosse Pointe Park, MI
Title: "E Pluribus Unum?: A Visual Commentary on Political Chaos"
"E Pluribus Unum?" stands as a singular and thought-provoking work, offering a visua...
Category
2010s Contemporary Mark Beltchenko Studio Still-life Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Bronze
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