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Born in Wasington, D.C. in 1953 Mark Coburn the "WIREMAN" has dedicated his life for the past 29 years to the cutting edge production of works of Art using welded steel, wire, and words. Creating a unique blend of Poetry and Sculpture. After an introduction to welded steel sculpture by California sculptor John Duffy, Mark set off on the artistic path, showing his work throughout the mid-atlantic region of the U.S. Following a stint in 1978 as sculpture assistant to Robert Perless in New York City, he returned to D.C., becoming a member of the legendary Madam's Organ Artists Cooperative through the early 80's Transplanting to Baltimore, Md. in 1997 eventually opened his own arts venue, starting his Wireman Galleryat 427 Conkling St. in 2001-02. Mark is also a Poet & Spoken Word performer/musician who has written and performed his work with a variety of musians and groups, including- Jeff Aug, Cliff Art, Mike Elosh, Sowebohemian All Stars, Bill Inglis, Mary Byrd Brown, Bucket of Love, and J-Rah. wire sculptures click thumb images to enlarge |
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