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Markus Pierson Art

American, b. 1961
Markus Pierson was born in 1961 and grew up in the small farming town of Grand Ledge, Michigan, where his father owned a popular restaurant. A self-proclaimed “racer,” Markus was the youngest and most challenging of the four Pierson children. While he was a student, an encouraging art teacher opened the door to Markus’ talent and deeply moved him. However, the Grand Ledge art scene was somewhat lacking, leading Markus to take on a number of odd jobs before stumbling upon accounting as a means of making a living. After a near-fatal battle with Crohn’s disease in early 1985, he declared the accountant “dead” and in his place was a man pursuing his dream of becoming a successful artist. The Coyote series was born in June 1986, after Markus heard the Joni Mitchell song “Coyote.” He loved it, played it often, and memorized the lyrics. The song’s central theme, a guy named “Coyote,” is a reckless, free-spirited Casanova type of guy—Pierson aspired to be the carefree novelist described in those lyrics. Then he did something he’d never done before or since: Markus drew a song. For the next six months, Markus painted billboards by day for a living and drew his Coyotes by night. On the wall above his desk, he taped these words: “No one works as hard and as smart – and it comes to nothing.” Within a year, he was leaving Artexpo in New York with engagements from 110 art galleries looking to represent his work.
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“Dreaming of her”
“Dreaming of her”

“Dreaming of her”

By Markus Pierson

Located in Warren, NJ

This is an Markus Pierson Dreaming of Her Sculpture Wood Sculpturer 1987 48 inches tall 50 made. Measures 48x12. In good condition

Category

1990s Markus Pierson Art

Materials

Oil

Blind Faith Ticket by Markus Pierson

Blind Faith Ticket by Markus Pierson

By Markus Pierson

Located in Woodmere, OH

Markus Pierson's work includes a vast array of paintings, drawings, sculpture, hand-pulled serigraphs and original found-object works. Framed Whimsical Markus Pierson print. Editio...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Markus Pierson Art

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Wood & Acrylic Sculpture "a Passion That Kills" by Markus Pierson
Wood & Acrylic Sculpture "a Passion That Kills" by Markus Pierson

Wood & Acrylic Sculpture "a Passion That Kills" by Markus Pierson

By Markus Pierson

Located in San Diego, CA

Whimsical acrylic paint on wood sculpture "Passion That Kills" by Markus Pierson, circa 1988. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 22" W x 8" D x 22" H. The sculpture is super cool and is signed and numbered 31 / 250 on the reverse. Includes the original brochure from Outwest Gallery. #2274 Markus Pierson was born in 1961 and raised in the small farming town of Grand Ledge...

Category

20th Century American Markus Pierson Art

Materials

Wood, Acrylic

Degas
Degas

Degas

By Markus Pierson

Located in Toronto, ON

28" x 24" Unframed Limited Edition Serigraph on Canvas of 175 Hand Signed by Markus Pierson

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Markus Pierson Art

Materials

Screen

Van Gogh
Van Gogh

Van Gogh

By Markus Pierson

Located in Toronto, ON

10" x 10" Unframed Limited Edition Serigraph on Canvas of 175 Hand Signed by Markus Pierson

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Markus Pierson Art

Materials

Screen

Coyote Sculpture by Markus Pierson, 1987
Coyote Sculpture by Markus Pierson, 1987

Coyote Sculpture by Markus Pierson, 1987

By Markus Pierson

Located in Richmond, VA

Vibrant painted wood sculpture of a lounging coyote by artist Markus Pierson. Piece depicts a coyote in a striped suit laying on a teal settee with a beverage in one hand and a phone...

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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Markus Pierson Art

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Wood

Village Idiot by Markus Pierson
Village Idiot by Markus Pierson

Village Idiot by Markus Pierson

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Located in Woodmere, OH

Markus Pierson's work includes a vast array of paintings, drawings, sculpture, hand-pulled serigraphs and original found-object works. Framed Hand-Pulled Lithograph on Paper. Four ...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Markus Pierson Art

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Lithograph

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Find a wide variety of authentic Markus Pierson art available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Markus Pierson in lithograph and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large Markus Pierson art, so small editions measuring 16 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Jenny Holzer, Don Ed Hardy, and E2 - Kleinveld & Julien. Markus Pierson art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,500 and tops out at $4,395, while the average work can sell for $2,948.

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