Monica Marks
“Mindful Currents”

August 2024

In the Closet at Shoebox Projects
660 South Avenue 21 #3
LA CA 90031
https://shoeboxprojects.com/

Through a combination of sculptural forms, lighting, and reflective surfaces, I have created an immersive environment that blurs the boundaries between reality and imagination. It is a meditative space where one can pause, reflect, and perhaps see the world around them with fresh eyes. In today’s fast-paced and over-stimulated world of constant distractions, my goal was to create not just a visual spectacle, but a therapeutic space—a brief yet powerful respite from the demands, stresses and anxieties of the outside world. I invite you to come inside and be present and mindful, curious and calm, and leave with a feeling of wonder and awe.

BIO
Monica Marks is a multidisciplinary artist living and working in Los Angeles. She earned her BA in Art from California State University, Northridge, and her MA in Marital and Family Therapy at Loyola Marymount University with a specialization in Clinical Art Therapy. Monica’s training and experience in the mental health field influences her work and she believes strongly in the power of expressive arts to promote emotional growth and healing.

In 2021 Monica had her first solo exhibition, What We Hide: An Exploration Hidden Disabilities and Identity, through Shoebox Projects online, using her studio as the physical space for in-person visits. Monica’s work has been exhibited in numerous group exhibitions, including Lancaster Museum of Art and History, Torrance Art Museum, and the Bristol Art Museum in Rhode Island. Her work was selected for the 2021 Los Angeles Open and the 2022 Made in the USA at TAG gallery. Monica is also a gallery artist at Bird Dog Arts in Tejon Ranch, CA. Monica is collected nationally.