Etienne Marquis

I am a Cornwall-based artist whose work delves into the twisted and visionary world of contemporary surrealism. It embodies a gateway between the physical realm and that of the mind alongside the shifted landscapes of my upbringing in the Channel Islands to my independence on the Cornish coast.  

I take from traditional academic techniques such as the chiaroscuro which allows me to illuminate a world of my own creation. A warped realism that blends the lines of my physical and psychological worlds. Many of my artistic inspirations derive from biblical social and cultural iconography which I incorporate into my work to reinforce its context. 

I recently graduated as a first-class honours student of Fine Art at Falmouth University and have made the most of my upcoming artistic career by studying as a painting assistant, hosting painting workshops, being cited in several art publications, and showcasing work in exhibitions all throughout Cornwall.

United Kingdom