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.
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Mark CharltonAtom 34, 2025Mixed media on wood panel, including paper, paint, glue, sealant and cold wax
Frame: Stained strip wood edge frame
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Mark CharltonAtom 35, 2025Mixed media on wood panel, including paper, paint, glue, sealant and cold wax
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Mark CharltonAtom 36, 2025Mixed media on wood panel, including paper, paint, glue, sealant and cold wax
Frame: Stained strip wood edge frame
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Mark CharltonAtom 37, 2025Mixed media on wood panel, including paper, paint, glue, sealant and cold wax
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Mark CharltonAtom 38, 2025Mixed media on wood panel, including paper, paint, glue, sealant and cold wax
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61 x 43 cm£975.00View more details -
Mark CharltonAtom 39, 2025Mixed media on wood panel, including paper, paint, glue, sealant and cold wax
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Mark CharltonAtom 40, 2025Mixed media on wood panel, including paper, paint, glue, sealant and cold wax
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61 x 43 cm£975.00View more details -
Mark CharltonAtom 41, 2025Mixed media on wood panel, including paper, paint, glue, sealant and cold wax
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Mark CharltonAtom 42, 2025Mixed media on wood panel, including paper, paint, glue, sealant and cold wax
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Mark CharltonAtom 43, 2025Mixed media on wood panel, including paper, paint, glue, sealant and cold wax
Frame: Stained strip wood edge frame
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Mark CharltonAtom 49, 2025Mixed media on wood panel, including paper, glue, oil paint, graphite, staples, sealant and cold wax
Frame: Stained strip wood edge frame
120x85cm£2,750.00View more details -
Mark CharltonAtom 50, 2025Mixed media on wood panel, including paper, glue, oil paint, graphite, staples, sealant and cold wax
Frame: Stained strip wood edge frame
120x85cm£2,750.00View more details -
Mark CharltonAtom 51, 2025Mixed media on wood panel, including paper, glue, oil paint, graphite, staples, sealant and cold wax
Frame: Stained strip wood edge frame
61x43cm£975.00View more details -
Mark CharltonAtom 52 , 2025Mixed media on wood panel, including paper, glue, oil paint, graphite, staples, sealant and cold wax
Frame: Stained strip wood edge frame
85x60cm£1,800.00View more details -
Mark CharltonAtom 54, 2025Mixed media on wood panel, including paper, glue, oil paint, graphite, staples, sealant and cold wax
Frame: Stained strip wood edge frame
85x60cm£1,800.00View more details -
Mark CharltonUntitled, 2025Mixed 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£750.00View more details -
Mark CharltonUntitled , 2025Mixed 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£750.00View more details -
Mark CharltonUntitled , 2025Mixed 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£1,250.00View more details -
Mark CharltonUntitled , 2025Mixed 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£750.00View more details -
Mark CharltonUntitled , 2025Mixed 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£750.00View more details -
Mark CharltonUntitled , 2025Mixed 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£750.00View more details -
Mark CharltonUntitled , 2025Mixed 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£750.00View more details
