Art Saint Louis is pleased to showcase paintings by artist Mark Horton at 1204 Washington Avenue, the Jack Thompson Square building. For artwork sales inquiries, phone Art Saint Louis at 314-241-4810.
"Those of you who are familiar with my work know that I usually paint from my imagination rather than from a specific city or place. The basis for such a starting point is that I see my paintings as a representation of an idea, rather than as an attachment to a place. The image of the city serves the idea well, both as subject matter and in terms of shape, rhythms, space and composition.
I do, however, occasionally paint a picture based upon a real place. Reality can be fertile ground for growing the imagination. If I can play fast and loose with the facts of the actual place, then my imagination is engaged." - Mark Horton
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The Jack Thompson Square building was built in 1907 by the architectural firm Mauran, Russell & Garden. The first floor encompases approximately 7,000 sq. ft. For rental inquiries, phone Bryan King of King Realty Advisors, LLC, at 314-566-0192.
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Special thanks to U.S. Bancorp Community Development Corporation for program sponsorship, and to the
Downtown Community Improvement District and the Chicago Loop Alliance for their help with program development.
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