Markus Pierson Decorative Objects
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.to
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Creator: 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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Acrylic, Wood
$1,787 Sale Price
35% Off
Coyote Sculpture by Markus Pierson, 1987
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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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Materials
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Markus Pierson decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.
Markus Pierson decorative objects are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Markus Pierson decorative objects, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider decorative objects by Frederic Weinberg, Charles and Ray Eames, and Curtis Jeré. Prices for Markus Pierson decorative objects can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,200 and can go as high as $2,200, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,200.