The allure of light and sound spirited to make elusive the miracle of the propagation of buildings and skyscrapers, of curves and lines, of shadow and luminescence into the anticipated retreat of good times, highs, and the lows juxtaposed over the hard realities of the very existence of the under belly of hard, shattered realities of life. “City Lights, and Music” is a dually explored artful perspective of two artists of cityscapes and the musical vibes developing within.

"City lights and Music" embraces the promise of a bold and beautiful elegance, of escape into the textured blend of the mix of glass, concrete, steel, blood, sweat and tears, the very substance of life that reverberates in our daily lives.

Mark Crow with painting "Bass Man"
About Mark Mark Crow is a self-taught artist who grew up in the Oak Cliff District of Dallas Texas. He began drawing and expressing his creative side from an early age and found many of his childhood inspirations from his neighborhood. Throughout the years Mark has experimented with variety mediums to express his unique and beautiful works of art. Though he is comfortable with many art forms he primarily utilizes the expressive qualities of oil and acrylic paints, applied to paper, canvas and wood mediums. Mark began his professional career in art at the age of 16 with the careful guidance of some of Dallas’ finest artists. Mark has worked with Frank Frazier at Visions in Black Gallery and Alix Beajour at Beajour Des Beau Arts Gallery. His work is on exhibit in many Galleries throughout the country and many of his paintings can be found in collections of notable art galleries and individuals, including actor/author Hill Harper, Artcetera, Frank Frazier as well as the African American Museum of Art in Dallas. Mark definitely believes in giving back to the community that helped him. As a result he has been active in the art community providing workshop leadership for agencies like Reciprocity, St. Phillips School, North Dallas High school, Stephens Park Elementary school, Thomas Tolbert Elementary and The South Dallas Youth Conference. Though he works in a variety of styles he always retains a sense of identity and focus throughout his art. Mark’s pieces have an energy and emotion that conveys both passion and beauty. Click here to visit his website