Jurgen Marke
Biography:
Jürgen Marke was born in 1966 in Cuxhaven, a town in Northern Germany. He discovered his passion for painting at the age of 12, initially drawing inspiration from German Romanticism and pre-Impressionists like Corot and Daubigny. Over time, his focus shifted towards French and German Impressionists and the Leningrad school. Though self-taught, he later honed his skills under the guidance of Canadian artist Shoshana Walfish. Jürgen now lives and works near Brussels,
Belgium.
Exhibitions & Art Fairs:
Jurgen Marke’s work has been featured in various prestigious national and international exhibitions and art fairs. His art has been showcased in cultural hubs across Belgium, France, Japan, South Korea, Italy, and the United Kingdom. Through these exhibitions, his unique vision and dedication to capturing light and nature have resonated with audiences worldwide.
Salon Dessin Peinture à l’Eau, Groupexhibition, February 2025 in Paris/France;
Art Miami Context, International Art Fair with Gallery Makowski, December 2024 in Miami/USA;
Art Miami Aqua, International Art Fair wih Galerie Makowski, December 2024, in Miami/USA;
Salon des Beaux Arts de la SNBA, Groupexhibition, December 2024 in Paris/France;
Groupexhibition in Galerie Makowski, November 2025, in NYC/USA;
Soloexhibition in Galerie Makowski, October 2025, in NYC/USA;
Affordable Art Stockholm, International Art Fair with Galerie Makowski, October 2024, In Stockholm/Sweden;
Salon d’Automne, Groupexhibition, October 2424 in Paris/France;
Groupexhibition in Galerie Makowski, September 2024, in NYC/USA;
Salon des Beaux Arts de la SNBA, Groupexhibition, June 2024 in Paris/France;
Groupexhibition In Galerie Makowski, May 2024 in Macao/SAR;
Soloexhibition in Galerie Makowski, April 2024, in Paris/France;
Art Shopping Paris, Art Fair with Galerie Makowski, April 2024, in Paris/France;
Art Central Hongkong, International Art Fair with Galerie Makowski, March 2024, in Hongkong/SAR;
Groupexhibition in Galerie Makowski, March 2024, in Paris/France;
Salon des Artistes Français, Groupexhibition, February 2024, in Paris/France;
Groupexhibition in Galerie Makowski, December 2023, in Shenzhen/China;
Groupexhibition in Galerie Makowski, December 2023, in Paris/France;
Soloexhibition in Galerie Makowski, December 2023, in NYC/USA;
Art figuratif, Groupexhibition, November 2023, in Brussels/Belgium;
Groupexhibition in Galerie Makowski, November 2023, in Zhuhai/China;
Borders, Groupexhibition, August 2023, in London/UK;
Future Landscapes, Groupexhibition; July/Aug, 2023, in Venice/Italy;
Groupexhibition in Galerie Makowski, July 2023, in Zhengzhou/China;
Hamptons Fine Art, International Art Fair with Galerie Makowski, in Hamptons/USA;
International Contemporary Art Exhibition, Groupexhibition, June 2023, in Seoul/South Korea;
International Contemporary Art Exhibition, Groupexhibition, june 2023, in Tokyo/Japan;
Salon d’art contemporain, Groupexhibition, May 2023, in Aix-en-Province/France;
Groupexhibition in Galerie Makowski, May 2023, in Beijng/China;
Groupexhibition in Galerie BDMC, April 2023, in Paris/France;
World Art Dubai, international Art Fair with Galerie Makowski, April 2023, in Dubai/UAE;
Paysages contemporains, soloexhibition, February 2023, in Paysages contemporains/Belgium;
Salon des Beaux Arts de la SNBA, Groupexhibition, September 2022, in Paris/France;
Paysages contemporains, soloexhibition, September 2022, in Brussels/Belgium;
European Landscapes, soloexhibition, June 2022, in Brussels/Belgium;
Towards the light, Soloexhibition, May 2022, in Rhode-Saint Genèse/Belgium;
30 years Rodeart, Groupexhibition, December 2021, in Rhode-Saint-Genèse/Belgium;
Art is in the Air, Groupexhibition, October 2020, in Rhode-Saint-Genèse/Belgium,
Statement:
“My work is deeply rooted in my love for nature and light, much like the Impressionists. When I paint, I seek moments of tranquility, often found in the early morning as nature awakens. My landscapes reflect a pure connection with the natural world, untouched by human presence. Recently, I’ve explored cityscapes, treating urban elements with the same reverence as nature, as surfaces for light to dance upon. These pieces continue my journey of capturing the essence of my surroundings and the quiet nostalgia they evoke.”
