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== Biography ==
 
== Biography ==
 
Born in Juarez, Mexico, and raised in Dallas, Texas, Marka27’s foray into the art world began in the city’s streets mastering the art of graffiti.  Advancing to earn his BFA from The Museum School of Fine Arts in Boston, Massachusetts, Marka27 became a household name for his “audio canvas” series and elaborately executed installation art and murals.  He has been featured in many lifestyle magazines/ books such as Graffiti Planet, Burning New York, I am Plastic Too and made the cover of "Flux-Designer Toys.  
 
Born in Juarez, Mexico, and raised in Dallas, Texas, Marka27’s foray into the art world began in the city’s streets mastering the art of graffiti.  Advancing to earn his BFA from The Museum School of Fine Arts in Boston, Massachusetts, Marka27 became a household name for his “audio canvas” series and elaborately executed installation art and murals.  He has been featured in many lifestyle magazines/ books such as Graffiti Planet, Burning New York, I am Plastic Too and made the cover of "Flux-Designer Toys.  
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Marka27 has been commissioned to collaborate artistically by some of today's most well know brands such as, Levis, Pioneer, Scion, Converse, Heineken, VH1, Disney, New Balance and [[Kidrobot]].
 
Marka27 has been commissioned to collaborate artistically by some of today's most well know brands such as, Levis, Pioneer, Scion, Converse, Heineken, VH1, Disney, New Balance and [[Kidrobot]].
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*[http://www.marka27.com Marka27]
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*[http://www.minigods.com/ Mini Gods]
  
 
== Designed Toy Releases ==
 
== Designed Toy Releases ==
These are toys designed by Marka.
 
 
*[[Mini Gods]]
 
*[[Mini Gods]]
 
*[[Killa Instinct]]
 
*[[Killa Instinct]]
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== Toy Series Participation ==
 
== Toy Series Participation ==
These are toys that Marka has lent his design skills to.
 
 
*[[Bentworld Cans]] - Artist Series 1, 2011
 
*[[Bentworld Cans]] - Artist Series 1, 2011
 
*[[Dunny]] - 8" Serpent, 1,500 pieces, 2011
 
*[[Dunny]] - 8" Serpent, 1,500 pieces, 2011
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*[[Bic Buddies]] - 3" "Luchador", Artist Series 1, 2009
 
*[[Bic Buddies]] - 3" "Luchador", Artist Series 1, 2009
  
== Customs ==
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== Customs & Show Pieces ==
These are one-off pieces by Marka27.
 
 
*Piece(s) for [[Vinyl Azteca]], 2015
 
*Piece(s) for [[Vinyl Azteca]], 2015
 
*Piece for [[99 Deaths of Jar Jar]], 2013
 
*Piece for [[99 Deaths of Jar Jar]], 2013
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</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
===Customs===
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===Customs & Show Pieces===
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
 
Image:Moodyidols-Marka27.png|Custom Moody
 
Image:Moodyidols-Marka27.png|Custom Moody
 
Image:Gitm_marka27.jpg|Ghost Girl Custom
 
Image:Gitm_marka27.jpg|Ghost Girl Custom
 
Image:Munnymarka27.jpg|Urban Outfitters Munny
 
Image:Munnymarka27.jpg|Urban Outfitters Munny
</gallery>
 
 
===Other work===
 
<gallery>
 
 
Image:Iam8bit08-marka27.jpg|for I am 8-Bit
 
Image:Iam8bit08-marka27.jpg|for I am 8-Bit
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
 
== External Links ==
 
*[http://www.marka27.com Marka27]
 
*[http://www.minigods.com/ Mini Gods]
 
  
 
[[Category:Artists]]
 
[[Category:Artists]]

Latest revision as of 21:34, 26 June 2021

Biography[edit]

Born in Juarez, Mexico, and raised in Dallas, Texas, Marka27’s foray into the art world began in the city’s streets mastering the art of graffiti. Advancing to earn his BFA from The Museum School of Fine Arts in Boston, Massachusetts, Marka27 became a household name for his “audio canvas” series and elaborately executed installation art and murals. He has been featured in many lifestyle magazines/ books such as Graffiti Planet, Burning New York, I am Plastic Too and made the cover of "Flux-Designer Toys.

Marka27's artwork has been exhibited in high end galleries through out the east and west coast such as, Gallery 1988, Think Space, La Luz de Jesus, The Mills Gallery Boston, and the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. His artwork has been shown along side established artists, Futura, David Choe, Ron English and Gary Baseman. Marka27 also sold artwork through the world renowned Freeman's Auction House.

Marka27 has been commissioned to collaborate artistically by some of today's most well know brands such as, Levis, Pioneer, Scion, Converse, Heineken, VH1, Disney, New Balance and Kidrobot.

Designed Toy Releases[edit]

Toy Series Participation[edit]

Customs & Show Pieces[edit]

Images[edit]

Production Pieces[edit]

Customs & Show Pieces[edit]