by Meagan J. Meehan Socrates Marquez is a Dominican born, self-taught and artist who was presented with a ArtExpo New York SOLO award. Socrates is known for his use of bold string-mop markings combined with images and his signature paint-splatter technique allow him to create pieces of art that are vibrant and stimulating, pulling the viewers in and inviting them…
Sócrates Márquez: “Textures combined with my paint-splatter technique are distinctive marks of my work. My intention with the texture is to compel the viewer to getting closer and finding a particular area of interest within the vast universe of the entire picture plane. The paint splatter more than a random effect is my conscious decision of capturing movement and energy…
