Overview

Born in Margate in 1976, Mark Charlton began his career in animation and design before transitioning to fine art. Now based in Shoreham-by-Sea, UK, he is an abstract expressionist artist whose work focuses on the exploration of surface and material. Drawing inspiration from nature, science and the layered histories embedded in the landscape, Charlton creates compositions that invite viewers to engage deeply with texture and form.

Charlton’s work often references the presence of ancient structures like monoliths and stone circles, evoking the sense of forms that endure over time, marked by erosion and human influence. These references are subtle and manifest in abstract compositions that feel both timeless and uncovered.

 

Charlton’s process involves cutting, assembling, layering  and rubbing back paint on paper. The result is a combination of bold graphical elements and textured surfaces. By allowing different materials to interact, the work reveals moments of contrast and balance through abrasion and disruption.

 

Each piece feels like a found object, carrying a sense of history and permanence. From a distance, the works appear bold and sculptural; up close, they reveal intricate details. Whether displayed individually or in groups, Charlton searches for a stillness within the work that serve as platforms for contemplation and reflection. 

Works
  • Mark Charlton , Atom 34, 2025
    Mark Charlton
    Atom 34, 2025
    Mixed media on wood panel, including paper, paint, glue, sealant and cold wax
    Frame: Stained strip wood edge frame

    120 x 85 cm
    £2,750.00
  • Mark Charlton , Atom 35, 2025
    Mark Charlton
    Atom 35, 2025
    Mixed media on wood panel, including paper, paint, glue, sealant and cold wax
    Frame: Stained strip wood edge frame

    120 x 85 cm
    £2,750.00
  • Mark Charlton , Atom 36, 2025
    Mark Charlton
    Atom 36, 2025
    Mixed media on wood panel, including paper, paint, glue, sealant and cold wax
    Frame: Stained strip wood edge frame

    85 x 60 cm
    £1,800.00
  • Mark Charlton , Atom 37, 2025
    Mark Charlton
    Atom 37, 2025
    Mixed media on wood panel, including paper, paint, glue, sealant and cold wax
    Frame: Stained strip wood edge frame

    85 x 60 cm
    £1,800.00
  • Mark Charlton , Atom 38, 2025
    Mark Charlton
    Atom 38, 2025
    Mixed media on wood panel, including paper, paint, glue, sealant and cold wax
    Frame: Stained strip wood edge frame

    61 x 43 cm
    £975.00
  • Mark Charlton , Atom 39, 2025
    Mark Charlton
    Atom 39, 2025
    Mixed media on wood panel, including paper, paint, glue, sealant and cold wax
    Frame: Stained strip wood edge frame

    61 x 43 cm
    £975.00
  • Mark Charlton , Atom 40, 2025
    Mark Charlton
    Atom 40, 2025
    Mixed media on wood panel, including paper, paint, glue, sealant and cold wax
    Frame: Stained strip wood edge frame

    61 x 43 cm
    £975.00
  • Mark Charlton , Atom 41, 2025
    Mark Charlton
    Atom 41, 2025
    Mixed media on wood panel, including paper, paint, glue, sealant and cold wax
    Frame: Stained strip wood edge frame

    42 x 30 cm
    £750.00
  • Mark Charlton , Atom 42, 2025
    Mark Charlton
    Atom 42, 2025
    Mixed media on wood panel, including paper, paint, glue, sealant and cold wax
    Frame: Stained strip wood edge frame

    42 x 30 cm
    £750.00
  • Mark Charlton , Atom 43, 2025
    Mark Charlton
    Atom 43, 2025
    Mixed media on wood panel, including paper, paint, glue, sealant and cold wax
    Frame: Stained strip wood edge frame

    62 x 82 cm
    £1,800.00
  • Mark Charlton , Untitled, 2025
    Mark Charlton
    Untitled, 2025
    Mixed media on wood panel, including paper, glue, oil paint, graphite, staples, sealant and cold wax
    Frame: Stained strip wood edge frame

    32 x 42 cm
    £750.00
  • Mark Charlton , Untitled , 2025
    Mark Charlton
    Untitled , 2025
    Mixed media on wood panel, including paper, glue, oil paint, graphite, staples, sealant and cold wax
    Frame: Stained strip wood edge frame

    31 x 43 cm
    £750.00
  • Mark Charlton , Untitled , 2025
    Mark Charlton
    Untitled , 2025
    Mixed media on wood panel, including paper, glue, oil paint, graphite, staples, sealant and cold wax
    Frame: Stained strip wood edge frame

    43 x 60 cm
    £1,250.00
  • Mark Charlton , Untitled , 2025
    Mark Charlton
    Untitled , 2025
    Mixed media on wood panel, including paper, glue, oil paint, graphite, staples, sealant and cold wax
    Frame: Stained strip wood edge frame

    31 x 43 cm
    £750.00
  • Mark Charlton , Untitled , 2025
    Mark Charlton
    Untitled , 2025
    Mixed media on wood panel, including paper, glue, oil paint, graphite, staples, sealant and cold wax
    Frame: Stained strip wood edge frame

    42 x 31 cm
    £750.00
  • Mark Charlton , Untitled , 2025
    Mark Charlton
    Untitled , 2025
    Mixed media on wood panel, including paper, glue, oil paint, graphite, staples, sealant and cold wax
    Frame: Stained strip wood edge frame

    40 x 29 cm
    £750.00
  • Mark Charlton , Untitled , 2025
    Mark Charlton
    Untitled , 2025
    Mixed media on wood panel, including paper, glue, oil paint, graphite, staples, sealant and cold wax
    Frame: Stained strip wood edge frame

    43 x 31 cm
    £750.00
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